Cardiac Catheterization Technologist I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Technologist I responsible for cath lab equipment operation, quality assurance, and radiographic tests. This role sets up and assists with cardiac catheterization procedures and collaborates with the care team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

Education must include graduation from an accredited Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology program, with ARRT and CRT certifications; BCLS current and CA fluoroscopy permit.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Displays flexibility, ability to work odd shifts as workload demands.
• Patient care equipment (monitors, BP cuff, EKG, warming device, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Operate radiology equipment and perform QA tests.
• Set up and assist with cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Maintain inventory of cath lab equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with health care team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Cath Lab experience

Interventional Radiology experience

Communication skills

Flexibility for odd shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology program

AS or BS Degree in Radiology Technology preferred

Current BCLS

Current ARRT certification

Current CRT certification (CA)

Current Fluoroscopy Permit (CA)

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Defibrillation system

Physiologic recorder

Bi-plane radiographic equipment

3D angiography software

Power injector

Pulse oximeter

Point of care blood testing devices

Bovie

Ultrasonic devices (venous/arterial)

EP Mapping System

EP stimulator

EP 3D Mapping

Radiofrequency/cryo ablator system

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

The Technologist I is responsible for equipment operation, quality assurance, performing radiographic tests. Sets up and assists with cardiac catheterization procedures. Responsible for inventory of equipment and supplies for the cath lab. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of health care. Consistently demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

Pediatric experience preferred. 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred. Interventional Radiology experience preferred.

Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Displays flexibility, ability to work odd shifts as workload demands.

Patient care equipment (monitors, BP cuff, EKG, warming device, etc.)

Fluoroscopy, defibrillation system, physiologic recorder, bi-plane radiographic equipment, 3D angiography software, power injector, pulse oximeter, point of care blood testing devices, bovie, venous/arterial ultrasonic devices, EP Mapping System, EP stimulator, EP 3D Mapping, radiofrequency/cryo ablator system.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

Graduation from an accredited Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology education program.

AS or BS Degree in Radiology Technology preferred.

Current BCLS card.

Current ARRT certification.

Current CRT certification with CA State Dept. of Health

Current Fluoroscopy Permit with CA State Dept. of Health

Hours:

Mon - Fri 6:00am-5:30pm with rotating call(includes week nights & weekends).