Special Procedures Technologist, Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem, Day Shift at Adventist Health

Montebello, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

66.05

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Radiography, Vascular Radiography, Patient Positioning, Technical Skills, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Interventional Procedures, Radiologic Technology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community. Job Summary: Performs, assists, and completes Cardiac and Vascular Radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Bachelor’s Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred * Three years' technical experience: Preferred * Experience as Special Procedures Technologist: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred * Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required * Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Department Specific License/Certifications: * Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required * Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required Essential Functions: * Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols. * Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer. Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient. * Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system. Alerts physician to changes in patient responses. * Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity and electrical safety. Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage. * Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Special Procedures Technologist performs and assists with cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab. They operate diagnostic imaging equipment, assist physicians, and provide patient care during procedures.