ASC Radiologic Technologist - AKDHC Phoenix Access Surgery Center

ASC Radiologic Technologist - AKDHC Phoenix Access Surgery Center

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in radiology? Look no further! Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) seeks a dedicated and compassionate ASC Radiologic Technologist to join our dynamic team.

As one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) has enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona since 1976. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff.

AKDHC values our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at 70%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As an ASC Radiologic Technologist, you will perform patient examinations, diagnostic and interventional procedures as directed within the Radiology Technician scope of practice, assess, coordinate, and identify needs for supply and inventory management. You will also work closely with the charge nurse to facilitate patient flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs diagnostic and interventional procedures and ensures patient safety throughout.
• Responsible for the entering of patient information, setting up procedures, documentation of Fluoroscopy times, and operation of the X-ray equipment according to standards.
• Ultimately responsible for all features, functions and operations of X-ray equipment.
• Provides patient films/cd's to other providers as needed and maintains a log.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in aseptic techniques, surgical scrub skills and sterilization processes.
• Enters pertinent information in computer system to assist in statistical, research and patient follow-up.
• Maintains procedural supply inventories and orders items according to standard par levels and needs. Participates in monthly inventory counts.
• Documents accurately and timely all supplies and charges used during procedures for utilization and billing purposes.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records of radiologic procedures in the patient chart and electronic data management systems.
• Ensures supplies are put away in the stock room.
• Assists other team members as directed in all pre-op, procedural and post-op areas. Assists with transporting patients and patient set-up.
• Complies with OSHA and HIPAA standards/regulations in addition to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality and Safety programs.
• Makes recommendations for improvement in processes or practices within the scope of their expertise.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: Three years prior Special Procedures Technologist required; Associate's degree (A. A.) and an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist [ARRT] certification.
• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software and Medical Manager.
• Certificates and Licenses: Arizona state MRTBE license; ARRT certification; CPR certification.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to impact our patients' lives significantly and further your radiology career! Join our dedicated team and be part of something extraordinary.

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.