Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist - Invasive Specialist, Per Diem, Varied shift, 10hours [...]

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist - Invasive Specialist for a per diem, 10-hour shift. The CRT supports the Radiologist and Cardiologist in the Interventional Lab and provides a safe imaging environment.

The role involves quality control, instrument prep, and assisting with procedures, monitoring data, and performing scrub/circulating duties, with on-call responsibilities. ACLS/BLS and CA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• Experience: Three years in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; STEMI experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: ACLS and BLS from AHA.
• Licenses/Certifications: California Fluoroscopy permit.
• Licenses/Certifications: CA Radiologic Technologist license (ARRT or equivalent).
• Licenses/Certifications: RCIS eligible within two years; RCIS exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment and radiation protection.
• Assist physician in Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• Scrub, monitor, and circulate during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Record, store and analyse data from interventional procedures.
• Provide ACLS interventions as needed during critical moments.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

RCIS Eligible

Tools

Current California Fluoroscopy permit

Radiologic Technologist license (CA)

Job description

Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist - Invasive Specialist

Per Diem, Varied shift, 10‑hour job at Alameda Health System. Oakland, CA.

Summary

The Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - Invasive Specialist assists the Radiologist and Cardiologist in the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab in the performance of invasive procedures and provides a safe environment for the patient. The Interventional Services CRT assumes responsibility for the acquisition and processing of state‑of‑the‑art imaging as well as the efficient operation of the equipment in the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The Interventional Services CRT will also participate in monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. This classification reports directly to the Director of Cardiovascular Services. Performs related duties as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment, fluoroscopy check and radiation protection for the professional staff and Physicians.
• Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in conjunction with cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technicians.
• Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient during their Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
• May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic/sterile technique by self and members of the team. Ensures adequate floor and room stock are available for imaging procedures.
• Assists in the recording, storing, retrieval and analysing data obtained during the interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Assists in monitoring patient including but not limited to: Hemodynamic data/ECG/Angiographic data. Recognition of changes of the above, documenting as necessary and reporting to physician and other team members in a time‑sensitive fashion.
• Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to the principles of aseptic/sterile technique. Maintains and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient during their stay in the Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Performs circulator duties during invasive procedures in the Lab, including gathering and organising equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for the performance of Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures, and providing emergency ACLS interventions appropriate to their scope of practice.
• Assist RN/MD with monitoring for moderate sedation during Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Can apply ACLS protocols and emergency drug knowledge during critical situations to ensure patient safety within RT scope of practice.
• May assist RN/MD with pre-, intra-, and post procedure assessments on all patients to meet nursing needs and to assist and consult with the physician and other professional staff.
• Provides patient education.
• Assumes on call duty as assigned. Responds within 30 minutes to the hospital for emergency procedures.
• Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; sets up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
• Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.
• Contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
• Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers.
• Contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• Minimum Experience: Three years recent experience in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory with interventional cardiology/STEMI is required (One year must be within the last two years). Interventional radiology experience preferred.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current California Fluoroscopy permit required.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Possess a valid current certificate as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California. Valid ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification or equivalent education approved by the state of California.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: RCIS Eligible preferred - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. RCIS eligible within two years of hire. RCIS exam must be taken and passed within 1 year of eligibility.

Pay

$76.10 /Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly experienced and RCIS‑certified Radiologic Technologist - Invasive Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have experience covering STEMI calls, structural heart, vascular IR cases, and EP procedures. Key responsibilities include the ability to function in a cardiac catheterization procedural suite. Cardiac and peripheral angiograms, EP studies and pacemaker insertions. Interventional radiology procedures. Monday through Friday four 10‑hour shifts with rotating call of 13.5 hours during the week and occasional weekends.