Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Senior Special Procedures Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Radiologic Technologist (RT) license in the state of practice is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety certification is required.
Fluoroscopy certification is required.
Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior, Techniques for Effective Aggression Management, TEAM-A, or Crisis Prevention Intervention certification is required.
All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment, subject to applicable medical and religious exemptions.
Participation in E-Verify and compliance with right-to-work requirements are required.

Responsibilities

Perform, assist with, and complete cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations.
Perform active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular laboratory using complicated and sophisticated equipment.
Operate equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions as ordered by physicians.
Position and instruct patients for examinations and perform specialized studies.
Provide efficient and effective clinical care using technical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Model, mentor, and train staff on technical skills.
Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
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 enter protocol-determined technical factors into the computer.
Raise and lower the examining table and manipulate and position the X-ray tube in response to physician instructions.
Start automatic injection of contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Activate the fluoroscope and motion-picture camera to produce images that assist physicians in guiding catheters through the cardiovascular system.
Explain procedures to patients before examinations and provide clear discharge instructions.
Observe gauges, recorders, and video screens of the multichannel data analysis system during cardiovascular imaging.
Alert physicians to changes in patient responses.
Monitor and control environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, and electrical safety.
Assist physicians with interventional procedures, including instilling enzymes or inserting balloons in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages.
Maintain accurate and updated documentation in accordance with program standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
A Bachelor’s Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent is preferred.
Three years of technical experience is preferred.
Experience as a Special Procedures Technologist is preferred.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification is preferred.

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. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

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. Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

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 Special Procedures Technologist: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred
Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Department Specific License/Certifications:

Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required
Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required

Essential Functions:

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.
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 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.
Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity and electrical safety. Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.
Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: 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. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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