Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Cardiovascular Special Procedure Technologist to join their Cath Lab team. This nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation is looking for individuals to play a critical role in ensuring the best patient care. The role involves being part of a fast-paced team, performing medical imaging, scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring during procedures. This position offers significant growth potential for those with a Rad Tech license looking to start their career. The hospital is a large and comprehensive facility with a strong reputation in various specialties, including cardiology, and is equipped with advanced technology.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
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.
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.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.