Radiology Technologist, Special Procedures

Description
Title: Radiologic Technologist, Special Procedures
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Invasive Cardiology
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Pay Range*: $46.00/hr - $67.00/hr
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Interventional Radiologic Technologist performs duties directly related to interventional imaging and assists physicians on all procedures within the scope of Interventional Radiology. The Interventional Radiology Technologists performs radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures. They assist physicians by scrubbing as related to the procedures. The Interventional Radiologic Technologists assists in patient care and preparation of the lab by performing routine and delegated technical and clerical duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Identifies the appropriate procedures to be performed. Conducts quality control and assurance on imaging and other applicable equipment to ensures safe and reliable function and operation. Administers safe contrast media. Practices radiation protection measures to ensure exposure to patients and staff is "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA).
• Evaluates and attends to patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after exams to ensure proper patient care and a positive examination experience.
• Prepares equipment for procedures and ensures cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
• Ensures proper documentation of patient demographics in all applicable equipment. Accurately records all procedures and pertinent information.
• Assists with patient care on all procedures performed in Interventional Radiology to include procedural set-up and patient preparation. Serves as scrub personnel on all procedures performed in Interventional Radiology.
• Assists with training of Radiology Technologist students and new Radiology Technologist personnel to provide quality education, instruction and orientation to the Radiology Department.
• Supports physician relationships and partnerships by maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up. Provides additional information on x-ray requests to assist radiologist in dictating all necessary findings for exams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in Radiology procedures including geriatric, adult, adolescent and neonate patient population preferred, or Student with clinical rotation completed at the hospital.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiologic technology.
• Current licensure required for specific area including CRT, Fluoroscopy, or Mammography.
• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certified by the State of California Bureau of Radiological Health.
• BLS from AHA required.