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Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Radiology-Diagnostic-Hosp

Work Shift:

Weekend

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus if eligible.

Great careers are built at Banner Health. Our medical imaging and radiology team members play a key role in excellent patient care. If you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – apply today.

As Radiology Technologist, you will have the opportunity work in a fast paced and busy department with an average of 40+ exams a day. You will have the ability to care for patients in many settings that include inpatient, outpatient, Emergency department, OR, Fluoroscopy. Staff are committed to delivering professional, compassionate care at all touch points throughout their stay. The Radiology Technologist will be responsible for identifying the patient, verifying the physician orders, and obtaining high quality radiographs that will assist in the patient’s plan of care. Take the next step of your health care journey and join our amazing Medical Imaging department where our team delivers professional and compassionate care. National and AZ state RT Certification is required. BLS is required.

**Preferred Qualifications:** This position is for x-ray tech that will float between surgery and the main radiology department. We offer cross-training opportunities in other modalities if interested. Patient Population typically Geriatric but can Vary

LOCATION:

+ Banner Boswell Center- 10401 W Thunderbird,Sun City, AZ 85351

SHIFTS:

+ 30 Hours

+ Saturday, Sunday and Monday

+ 8:00am - 6:30pm

+ Call requirements usually consist of 2 holidays (1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year that rotates based on Banner’s 6 recognized holidays).

**Procedures** :

+ General X-ray, Fluoro, ED, ENDO, and mostly surgery.

Equipment/Software:

+ GE C-arms, Carestream portables and Fugi rooms

This position is eligible for a weekend premium of 30% base pay.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention. 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.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to 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 by performing other duties as assigned. 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. 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 school of Radiology program.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 1 year of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Employees working at Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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