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Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide
whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good -
from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique
passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From
Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance
to apply your passion to our mission.Yuba County is California's gateway to the historic Mother Lode Country,
with a diverse landscape that boasts grand rivers, thriving farmland,
friendly communities and numerous recreational possibilities that extend
into the Sierra foothills. Sutter County is home for the Sutter Buttes,
known as the Smallest Mountain Range in the World. Considered "sister
cities" our communities have that small town feel so many people are
seeking. Our rivers, lakes, mountains, year-round festivals and fairs,
entertainment, diverse recreation opportunities, hunting, camping,
hiking, boating, fishing, community events, fine dining establishments,
first-rate lodging, bikeways, and historic downtown shopping makes the
Yuba and Sutter Counties a great place to live. With a lower cost of
living, you can enjoy California life with Tahoe, Napa or the Bay Area
only being a 2-hour drive.We're looking for someone to join our team as a Special Procedures
Technologist who: 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS? Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast
enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system
(angiocardiograms), 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.You'll be successful with the following qualifications:Education:? Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent
(some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required? Master's Degree: PreferredRequired Licenses/Certifications:? American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
certification: Preferred? Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) licensure in state of
practice: Required? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification: Required? Refer to the Required Licenses and Certifications list for
additional job and/or unit specific requirements.
