CARDIO TECH

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 77,145 - 90,921; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist for advanced interventional imaging in the cath lab. You will perform specialized cardiac procedures, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficient operations with physician guidance.

Ideal candidates have ARRT CV certification and at least one year of cath lab experience, with ACLS/BLS within 90 days. Join a collaborative team delivering high-quality heart care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT CV certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year cath lab/interventional radiology experience (scrub and monitor).
• ACLS and BLS certifications required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment in the cath lab to ensure high-quality imaging and data capture.
• Prepare patients and assist with transfers and room setup/cleanup.
• Maintain correct patient identification in imaging archives for EP procedures.
• Monitor ECG and pressure waveforms; document events and supplies in Meditech.
• Report unit activities and issues to the manager and follow through with actions.

Skills

Cath lab experience

Interventional radiology

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)

Tools

Radiographic imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will be at the forefront of cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge imaging technology to directly impact life-saving diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Every day, you will expertly perform specialized interventional diagnostic and therapeutic examinations of the heart and blood vessels under physician guidance, meticulously preparing patients, operating advanced radiologic equipment, and contributing critical data for interpretation. You'll ensure the safe, efficient operation of all equipment while maintaining mastery of the latest standards and protocols.

To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced technical proficiency in cardiovascular imaging with a meticulous eye for detail, a commitment to patient safety, and a drive for continuous learning within a dynamic and collaborative Cath Lab team.

• Works with fellow staff to assure patient procedures are completed timely and professionally.
• Assists with transfer of patients and room preparation and cleaning.
• Responsible to operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment in the EP suite to ensure quality imaging and appropriate data capture.
• Maintains proper patient identification of the various imaging archival systems associated with EP procedures.
• Monitors and records ECG and pressure waveforms during the procedure, demonstrates knowledge of the normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology for adult and geriatric patients, records key events during procedures, and enters supplies and charges accurately using the hospital Meditech system.
• Informs the Manager or designee regarding current unit activities, problems, and actions through oral and written reports, and follows through with action items as a result of reporting.

Job Requirements

Required

• Technical School Graduate from an approved Radiological Technology Program.
• Advanced training or licensure equivalent to ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV).
• One year minimum cath lab and interventional radiology experience with both scrub and monitor.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days.

Preferred

• Minimum three years current hands-on X-ray and scrub experience within an interventional EP Lab.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$55.81 - $65.75 /hour