This position performs specialized high-acuity neurologic and body-focused radiographic procedures as directed by protocols, ensuring optimal care and treatment for the patient population. Core functions include performing diagnostic/interventional special procedures, educating patients/families, producing high-quality images, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements include a certificate or diploma from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, demonstrated competency in various complex neuro-interventional radiology procedures, and national certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. This role typically requires clinical knowledge achieved with two years of experience and current BLS certification.
Category: Clinical Care You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today! Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining. Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Southern Arizona’s only Level I Trauma Center, seeks an Interventional Radiology tech for our high-acuity IR lab. Join a multidisciplinary team performing diverse venous, arterial, and non-endovascular procedures. This role involves assisting with complex procedures, imaging, and patient care, requiring strong IR workflow and anatomical knowledge.
Schedule
8AM to 630 PM working Friday through Monday. Call is required for this role. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. POSITION SUMMARY This position performs prescribed specialized high acuity neurologic and body-focused radiographic procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs radiographic diagnostic/interventional special procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Can function independently when responding to interventional radiology call back and/or neuro call back. 2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. 3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies. Procedures may include mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, brain, head/neck, orbit and spine arteriovenous fistulas, brain, head/neck and spine arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery, vertebral artery, and intracranial angioplasty, coil embolization, balloon-assisted coil embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography. Demonstrates competency in neuro-interventional radiology procedures in addition to lower-level Special Procedures Technologist role. Also demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications. 5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to operate all C-arms within the OR suites (fixed and portable) and troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety policies. 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. 7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. 8. Independently performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Financial Security Benefits
Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External
Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program. Requires demonstrated competency in neuro-interventional radiology procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, brain, head/neck, orbit and spine AVF, brain, head/neck and spine AVM, carotid artery, vertebral artery, and intracranial angioplasty, coil embolization, balloon-assisted coil embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography. Requires national certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required if applicable within 18 months of hire (and/or equivalent clinical experience for Cath Lab only). BLS certification. This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with two years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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