Special Procedures Technologist - Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Marysville, WA

About The Position

Adventist Health and Rideout is a healthcare provider serving Yuba-Sutter County, with a 221-bed hospital, physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and other services in Marysville and surrounding areas. The Special Procedures Technologist performs, assists with and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations, including active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab. The role uses sophisticated equipment to produce digital images of designated body areas as ordered by physicians, positions and instructs patients, and performs specialized studies. The position is full-time and day shift.

Requirements

Current Radiologic Technologist (RT) license in the state of practice is required.
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy, is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy, is required by the facility.
Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or equivalent preferred; some certifications require a bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a Cath Lab or Special Procedures preferred.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform, assist with and complete cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization.
Position and immobilize patients on the examining table according to specified protocols.
Assist physicians with specialized procedures and examinations.
Enter protocol-based technical factors, including radiation beam amount and quality and filming sequence, into the computer.
Adjust the examining table and position the X-ray tube in response to physician instructions.
Start automatic injection of contrast medium into patient blood vessels.
Activate the fluoroscope and cinefluorography camera to produce images that help physicians guide catheters through the cardiovascular system.
Explain procedures to patients before exams and provide clear discharge instructions.
Observe multichannel data analysis system readings, including blood pressure, cardiac output and respiration, and alert the physician to changes in patient responses.
Monitor and control environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and electrical safety.
Assist physicians with interventional procedures, including instilling enzymes or inserting balloons to remove plaque or other blockages.
Maintain accurate and updated documentation in accordance with program standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.