CATH LAB/INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley seeks an experienced Cath Lab support professional to assist invasive cardiology and interventional radiology teams. You will monitor hemodynamics, operate imaging equipment, scrub and circulate during procedures, and uphold radiation safety standards.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, equipment troubleshooting, inventory management, and patient/family education. Certification and CEU upkeep are required to maintain licensure and quality care.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Radiology education required.
• Experience in cath lab assumed; ECG and hemodynamic monitoring skills needed.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and patient monitoring practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamic measurements during catheterization procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot interventional equipment and imaging modalities.
• Maintain radiation safety protocols and minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Inventory procedure rooms and restock supplies as needed.
• Cross-train in Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Lab.
• Ensure data is accurately recorded and reported.

Skills

Cath Lab

Imaging

Hemodynamics

Radiation safety

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

Accredited School of Radiology

Tools

X-ray equipment

Monitoring systems

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care - Tri Valley job.A Brief OverviewAssists the invasive cardiologist, Interventional Radiologist, and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of interventional procedures. Shares responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging and efficient operation of equipment in the interventional labs. Participates in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. Maintains adequate levels of inventory in assigned procedure and restocks inventories as needed. Operates appropriate medical equipment and interacts professionally with customers and staff.LocationsStanford Health Care - Tri ValleyWhat you will doPrepare and position patients for interventional proceduresMonitors and documents all essential hemodynamic measurements throughout diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.Utilizes and troubleshoots all adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities necessary to complete.Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing interventional procedures.Provides a safe environment for patients undergoing interventional procedures including instituting methods to reduce radiation exposure.Monitors and documents all X-ray exposure doses. Ensures radiation protection protocols are followed by all staff members and patientsInventories procedure rooms and stocks as needed. Completes expired stock list monthly.Participates in cross training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Lab. Maintains all CEU's required for certification and or licensure.Effectively completes and ensures that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactionsEducation QualificationsAccredited School of RadiologyExperience QualificationsOne year of Cath Lab experience preferredEP lab experience preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAble to work in a fast-paced changing environmentStrong customer service skillsOrganized and detail orientedBasic knowledge of budgetingStrong computer skillsStrong knowledge or safety, quality management and join commission standards for departmentAbility to troubleshoot equipment and escalate to management if needed.Licenses and CertificationsCRTBLS - Basic Life SupportACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $75.72 - $100.96 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.