Sr. Special Procedures Technologist (Full-time, Variable Shift)

About the role

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols
• Aids 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 computer
• Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician
• Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient
• Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient
• Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system
• Alerts physician to changes in patient responses
• Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: PreferredBachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): PreferredThree years' technical experience: PreferredExperience as Special Procedures Technologist: Preferred

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: PreferredRadiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredFacility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: RequiredHospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): RequiredDepartment Specific License/Certifications: Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): RequiredPrevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required

Skills

• Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills
• Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff

Benefits

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $68.03. 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

Shift Length: 10 Hours