Radiology Practitioner Assistant

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Radiology-Diagnostic-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Diagnostic Imaging at Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix is busy, fast paced, and gives you the opportunity to do what you do best: Providing excellent care for patients. Technologists here use state of the art digital imaging equipment to perform over 350 exams per day. Our department supports Diagnostic Imaging services for Inpatients, Outpatients, and Patients in the Ortho/Spine Clinic and the Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic
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Location: Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix

Hours: 8a-430p weekends shifts may be required

Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare 2024 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.

You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY This position is an advanced-level radiologic technologist who enhances patient care by extending the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. The position performs patient assessment, patient management, fluoroscopy and a broad range of diagnostic and interventional services under the supervision of a Radiologist.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician and determines where skills set will be best utilized.

2. Completes procedures under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician and displays competencies required by licensure, scope of practice, credentialing and organizational policy.

3. Evaluates medical images, reviews preliminary reports and images with supervising physician, and prepares technical reports for review and sign off by the supervising physician.

4. Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient.

5. Participates in patient management, including prescribing additional imaging procedures, following review with the supervising physician.

6. Administers and/ or orders intravenous medications and contrast media under the supervision of a physician with co-signature prior to initiation of orders.

7. Collects, analyzes, evaluates pertinent information regarding equipment, procedures and the work environment for radiation safety, patient safety, risk management and quality management opportunities and implements corrective action when necessary.

8. The position performs patient assessment, patient management, and a broad range of diagnostic and interventional services under the supervision of a Radiologist. Examples of procedures performed are: fluoroscopic procedures (dynamic and static), ultrasound, computed tomography or fluoroscopic guided biopsies, vascular access procedures, etc. Incumbents make initial observations of diagnostic images and prepare final reports for review and sign off by supervising physician. Responds to urgent and emergent situations during the performance of essential functions which may include initial patient rescue. Customers are patients of all ages and diagnostic category, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, imaging and supply staff. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires knowledge normally associated with completion of a Bachelor's Degree and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Requires graduation from a certified Radiology Practitioner Assistant program or Registered Radiologist Assistant program. Current certification by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants or certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is also required. Excellent clinical and communications skills are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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