Cardiac Catheterization Technologist I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles seeks a Cath Lab Technologist I to support the cath lab team in safe equipment operation and quality assurance. You will set up and assist with cardiac catheterization, monitor hemodynamics, and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.

Responsibilities include inventory management and collaboration with other health care professionals while maintaining a patient- and family-centered care approach.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Perform radiographic tests and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborate with the cath lab team and multidisciplinary staff.
• Maintain inventory of cath lab equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Cardiac Cath Lab experience

Interventional Radiology experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Graduation from an accredited Radiology or Cardiovascular Technology program

AS or BS Degree in Radiology Technology

Tools

Monitors

Fluoroscopy

Defibrillation system

Bi-plane radiographic equipment

3D angiography software

Job description

Position Summary

The Cath Lab Technologist I is responsible for working with the cath lab team to ensure safe equipment operation, quality assurance, and performing radiographic tests. The Cath Lab Tech I sets up and assists with cardiac catheterization procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and multidisciplinary case participation. 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

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.

Equipment

• 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