Neuro Special Procedures Technologist

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro Special Procedures Technologist performs specialized, high-acuity neurologic and body-focused radiographic procedures in accordance with provider orders and department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols. The role supports optimal patient care and may work independently during interventional radiology or neuro call-backs. The department performs a mix of body and neuro procedures for adult and pediatric patients, including routine line, tube, and drain placements; thrombectomies; embolization procedures; TIPS; and scheduled neuro interventions. The position requires demonstrated competence in neuro-interventional procedures and the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications. It also involves producing high-quality images, maintaining accurate documentation, operating and troubleshooting imaging equipment, following radiation-safety practices, and helping maintain an efficient department workflow and adequate supply inventory. The position is based at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating night, weekend, and holiday on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma from an approved or accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Demonstrated competency in neuro-interventional radiology procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, AVF and AVM procedures involving the brain, head, neck, orbit, or spine, carotid, vertebral, and intracranial angioplasty, coil and balloon-assisted coil embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography.
National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
State regulatory agency licensure, if applicable.
Advance certification by an accrediting body in the specialty, if applicable, within 18 months of hire; equivalent clinical experience is noted for Cath Lab only.
BLS certification.
Two years of experience to achieve the clinical knowledge typically required for the position.
Effective communication and human-relations skills, with the ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform prescribed diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures by verifying provider orders and applying established policies and procedures.
Function independently when responding to interventional radiology and/or neuro call-backs.
Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments, and demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork.
Produce high-quality images and prepare them with relevant patient information for timely interpretation.
Maintain accurate procedure and patient documentation.
Demonstrate competency in prescribed invasive and neuro-interventional procedures, including thrombectomy, thrombolysis, angioplasty, embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography.
Demonstrate competence in administering radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications.
Perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements; operate fixed and portable C-arms and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Maintain a safe environment and adhere to radiation-safety policies.
Meet ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities, including maintaining confidentiality.
Support efficient department workflow and maintain adequate supplies and materials.
Perform prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols.