Sr. Special Procedures Technologist

About Us

Adventist Health White Memorial, located in the heart of Boyle Heights, is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We comprise a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care, and a vast scope of services in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, we were recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We promote wellness in the community through initiatives like the local farmers market and our community resource center, which offers services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams, and world-renowned dining, offering something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven by one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

About the Role

Performs, assists, and completes Cardiac and Vascular Radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models, mentors, and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system (Angiocardiograms) during cardiac catheterization to aid physicians in diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Positions and immobilizes patients on examining tables using head and shoulder braces following specified protocols.
• Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams.
• Enters technical factors determined by protocol, such as amount and quality of radiation beam and specified filming sequence, into the computer.
• Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions the x-ray tube in response to instructions from the physician.
• Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of the patient.
• Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist the physician in guiding the catheter through the cardiovascular system of the patient.
• Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and clear discharge instructions.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis systems that indicate blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during imaging of the cardiovascular system. Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.
• Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity, and electrical safety.
• Assists physicians in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloons in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages.
• Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering to program standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s) (Preferred).
• Three years' technical experience (Preferred).
• Experience as a Special Procedures Technologist (Preferred).

Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (Preferred).
• Radiologic Tech (RT) license in the state of practice (Required).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy (Required).
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification (Required).
• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification (Required).
• Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB), Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM), TEAM-A, or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (Required).

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $68.03 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

• Full-time regular
• Shift Length: 10 Hours