Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Cardiac Cath Lab-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
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Innovation and highly trained staff. Our non-invasive team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.
Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa is looking for a Cardiovascular Special Procedure Technologist to join our Cath Lab team. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances.
As a Special Procedures Technologist, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced team. Our Cath Lab Tech is an integral part of the Cath lab team. Our Cardiovascular Techs are responsible for many duties, including medical imaging responsibilities, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during the procedure.
Location: Banner Desert Medical Center
Full-Time: four 10-hour shifts; 7AM - 5:30PM
Call: Night, Holiday and Weekend Call; must be able to make call within 30 minutes
Have you finished your Rad Tech license and looking to start your career with amazing growth potential? Our Special Procedure Technologists are active partners with the physician during the case and are essential to the procedure.
Apply now and get ready to scrub in!
Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care as necessary. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
2. Supports department needs and is the primary resource for equipment education and provides user (physician, nursing, other allied health staff, families) education on medical equipment within the department and specific EP program needs when applicable. Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care.
3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Provides safe and cost-effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
4. Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance on patient care equipment in a timely manner consistent with regulatory standards. Maintains communication with customers/team regarding the status of equipment repairs. Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.
5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
7. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into case cart for processing and prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This job profile is utilized at facilities with a moderate acuity Cath Lab that performs complex coronary procedures.
Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program. Requires ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (RT) as required by state law. Licensure and/or certification(s) as required by state regulatory agency, if applicable. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications for ACLS required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required where applicable.
Requires Post primary certification with minimum of 3 years’ Cath Lab, Electrophysiology (EP), or equivalent experience OR 5 years Cath Lab EP or equivalent experience with 2 years in a moderate acuity/complex coronary environment. Must demonstrate effective communication skills and human relations skills. Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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