Cath Lab/IR Technologist

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking an experienced professional to assist invasive cardiology and radiology teams in interventional procedures. You will support imaging and equipment operation in the lab and participate in monitoring hemodynamics and circulating duties.

The role requires scrubbing for multiple modalities, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring proper data handling and patient education in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong customer service skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures.
• Monitor and document hemodynamic measurements.
• Troubleshoot modalities to complete procedures.
• Assist physician in interventional procedures.
• Maintain radiation safety and monitor exposure doses.
• Inventory and restock procedure rooms.
• Cross-train in Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Lab.
• Maintain CEUs for certification/licensure.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organized

Attention to detail

Budget knowledge

Computer skills

Safety and quality

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Radiology

Job description

Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

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A Brief Overview

Assists 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.

What you will do

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures
• Monitors 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 patients
• Inventories 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 - Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Education Qualifications

Graduate of accredited School of Radiology

Required Experience Qualifications

3+ years to 5 years of Cath Lab experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to work in a fast-paced changing environment Strong customer service skills Organized and detail oriented Basic knowledge of budgeting Strong computer skills Strong knowledge or safety, quality management and join commission standards for department Ability to troubleshoot equipment and elevate to management if needed.

LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in scrubbing at minimum two modalities (IR, Vascular, EP, Cath, Structural Heart) Precepts new hires Hemodynamics monitoring and documentation

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• ARRT - Radiology Tech License or ARRT-CT - Cert Arrt in CT preferred
• CRT required
• RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy required

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford 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 care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal 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 hour

The 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.

Few great things are ever truly done alone. Performing at the highest level and achieving your best requires support and a team of dedicated people focused on doing amazing things every day. If that sounds like the environment you've been looking for, then we've got a place for you.

Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley is seeking outstanding allied health, business, and nursing professionals to join our world-class team. Supported by a devoted staff and a progressive culture, we offer the freedom, opportunity, and respect your talent deserves.

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