Special Procedures Technologist

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Sun City West, Arizona Department Name: Cardiac Cath Lab-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category:Clinical Care ** $15,000.00 Sign-on Bonus Nurses are the heartbeat of a hospital, and we do our best to keep our nurses' hearts beating happily and well. Part of this is the breadth of career options for nurses at Banner Health. The Cardiac Cath Lab at Banner Boswell supports 24 Diagnostic/Interventional cardiologists and performs inpatient/outpatient diagnostic and interventional coronary and peripheral procedures. The facility currently offers 2 procedural labs and a 9 bed Pre-Admit/Post Procedure Recovery area. Another procedural lab and 7 more recovery beds will be added with the new cardiovascular center set to open in late November. Bring your previous experience as a Cath Lab Nurse to this key role at Banner Boswell. Opportunity to be part of a tenured team that works well together, values each team members skills and genuinely enjoys what they do and where they work! Orientation and onboarding to this highly technical and specialized department is provided by an experienced Cath lab RN preceptor. There is also opportunity to attend Banner Health's Cardiac Cath Lab Academy. Assignments include circulating and scrubbing cardiac and peripheral procedures, in addition to admission and recovery of patients. Work schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Mon.-Fri., 6:30am-5:00pm. There is also 24/7 on-call coverage, for weeknights, weekends, and holidays, for urgent and emergent procedures, call out pay is an additional $5/hour. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential. Required 1 year as an RN in a Cath Lab or critical care setting. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing mortality and complications. If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings. ** $15,000.00 Sign-on Bonus offered to candidates with 24 months Cath/EP experience; requires a 24-month commitment. If you would like to call me directly with questions pertaining to this position, please call me at 602-747-7621, Frances Clark - TA Recruiter Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult behavioral services. POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs prescribed specialized radiographic procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Performs radiographic diagnostic/interventional special procedures by following and verifying referring providers' orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies. Demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications.5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety policies.6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.8. Independently performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCertificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program.Requires national certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required if applicable within 18 months of hire (and/or equivalent clinical experience for Cath Lab only). BLS certification.This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred. EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy

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