Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Technologist

Jobsought; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

• 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 diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization.
• Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization.
• Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.
• 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.

Requirements

Required

• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Preferred

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
• Experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures: Preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred