Schedule: Full time - 36 hours/week or greater Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 hour shift days Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview As a Special Procedures Technologist, the individual is responsible for operating the imaging equipment and producing radiographs according to the standards and practices set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. The individual will assist the radiologist, physician, or surgeon to perform both diagnostic and interventional procedures. The individual will demonstrate knowledge of the human structure and functions, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection and specialized techniques unique to the Special Procedures environment. Experience Qualifications 2 years Diagnostic radiology experience. Preferred Experience in a surgical area. Preferred Previous operating room and/or interventional radiology experience. Preferred Subspecialty experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge level of all diagnostic radiology procedures. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Technologist - ARRT Required within 60 days of hire. Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. What you will do Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Able to operate the Orbic Arcadis 3D C-Arm. Able to operate the AIRO Interoperative C-Arm. Demonstrates proper prepping, draping technique. Utilizes correct image technique. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures. Cones and pans well to minimize patient and staff exposure. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. Maintains scrubbing skills for all equipment and procedures. Anticipates physician needs. Sets up equipment and room for procedures. Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician. When Special Procedure Technologist is in down time, they are expected to come back to the Main X-Ray Department to help the other Radiologic Technologists. Contributes to a “team” atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills and positive interactions. Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies. Participates in on-call rotation to provide 24-hour availability for patients that require emergent imaging need. Documents patient or device complications appropriately. Measures and mixes barium and contrast media. Keeps rooms stocked with appropriate supplies. Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours Sitting: Rarely less than 1 hour Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments: Must be able to transport patients by pushing a cart, wheelchair, or bed. Must be able to stand wearing a lead apron during long procedures. Must be able to move portable machines in and out of procedures when indicated. Working Conditions Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.