Cardiovascular Services/Radiology Tech Per Diem Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Per Diem Radiologic Technologist to assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. You will scrub, monitor, collect, and process radiological data using radiographic imaging equipment and related software.

Responsibilities include on-call readiness for emergencies, operating imaging systems across modalities, and ensuring patient safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year approved Radiologic Technician program.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a diagnostic and interventional procedural lab.
• State of California Certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and Radiological Technologist Fluoroscopy required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• ARC ( Assault Response Competency ) within 30 days of hire.
• LA County Fire card within 30 days from start.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data.
• Operate imaging systems in all modalities and manage related software.
• Connect monitors and prep puncture sites; assist with patient transport and tray setup.
• Perform supportive duties including documentation, radiation safety, and equipment QC.
• Provide care for adult, geriatric patients per department guidelines.
• Participate in emergency duties including CPR and temporary pacemaker placement.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Union environment experience

Education

Two-year Radiologic Technician program

Job description

• Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during coronary diagnostic and coronary interventional procedures These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high-pressure contrast media injections system.
• Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during radiology diagnostic examination and interventional radiology procedures. These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high-pressure contrast media injections system.
• This position requires being on call for emergency cases such as STEMI and Stroke patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians with scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiologic data during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Operates imaging system in all modalities, including x-ray table and all features of computerized analysis software system.
• Operates physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
• Assists the physician during the insertion of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures under fluoroscopy, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, peri-cardialcentesis and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity. Applicable for the populations checked : Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult (x ) Geriatric (x )
• Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics.
• Connects EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient. Shaves and preps puncture site, assists with patient transport to/from procedural suite, and sets-up procedure tray.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and maintains patient images library. Tests, performs quality control procedure on imaging equipment and maintains x-ray lead aprons, maintains radiological badges, and procures and posts monthly radiation reports.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient\'s comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate.

Position Summary

• Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during coronary diagnostic and coronary interventional procedures These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high-pressure contrast media injections system.
• Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during radiology diagnostic examination and interventional radiology procedures. These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high-pressure contrast media injections system.
• This position requires being on call for emergency cases such as STEMI and Stroke patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians with scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiologic data during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Operates imaging system in all modalities, including x-ray table and all features of computerized analysis software system.
• Operates physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
• Assists the physician during the insertion of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures under fluoroscopy, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, peri-cardialcentesis and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity. Applicable for the populations checked : Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult (x ) Geriatric (x )
• Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics.
• Connects EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient. Shaves and preps puncture site, assists with patient transport to/from procedural suite, and sets-up procedure tray.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and maintains patient images library. Tests, performs quality control procedure on imaging equipment and maintains x-ray lead aprons, maintains radiological badges, and procures and posts monthly radiation reports.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient\'s comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Completion of two (2) year approved Radiologic Technician program.

Preferred Education (Indicate Preferred Education Or Degree Required.)

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years\’ experience in a diagnostic and interventional procedural Lab
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• State of California Certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and Radiological Technologist Fluoroscopy
• Current American Heart Association BLS card
• Current American Heart Association ACLS card
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
• LA County Fire card (within 30 days from start)

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Hours: 8hrs

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: 8hrs/16hrs

FTE: 0.2