| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
Position Details
Department: PCH-MAIN | Interventional Radiology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs
Posting #: 1057904
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position provides support to radiologists during minimally invasive, image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, working within a sterile pediatric acute-care setting to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Position Duties
Interventional Radiographic Procedures
Explains procedures for patients.
Prepares and positions patients for procedures.
Ensures a sterile environment during procedures, setup and handling of sterile equipment trays, medical devices, and dressing applications.
. Works closely with radiologists and other medical professionals to perform minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.
Operates radiographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic Vascular and Neuro Interventional Radiology studies, and other specialized imaging exams to support Phoenix Children's service line needs.
Patient Observation and Monitoring
Performs comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring, including set-up and maintenance of transducers, physiological data recorders, ECG monitors, oximetry device, digital cardiac outputs devices, and peripheral vascular recording equipment.
Identifies variations and irregularities in monitoring data and promptly implements appropriate corrective measures based on the information provided.
Performs follow-up observation and monitoring until patients leave the department.
Administration & Quality Control
Demonstrates competency in use of all applicable aspects of the electronic charting system, RIS and PACs.
Orders, maintains, and understands the use and function of all ancillary equipment used in both diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
Performs image manipulation according to department protocol.
Performs quality control checks on equipment and ensures that proper procedures are followed.
Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in departmental and organizational Quality Improvement Initiatives.
Education & Training
Engages in ongoing professional development to enhance individual expertise and foster team growth; provides training and mentorship to colleagues.
Teaches use of IR equipment and procedures to staff.
Performs research projects under the direction of Radiologists or Section Chiefs.
Back-Up & Call Coverage
Performs duties of Team Leader in their absence, as needed.
Performs on-call duties and works variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.