Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Cath Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac and pulmonary angiography. You will operate cine radiography, monitor hemodynamics, and provide scrub assistance across diverse Cath Lab services.

You will rotate through Pediatric, Adult Cath, Peripheral Vascular and Electrophysiology, with a 30-minute on-call response expectation.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification is required.
• CRT license is required.
• CRT Fluoroscopic permit is required.
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates from relevant authorities are required.
• Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate.
• Ability to adapt to advancing technology and procedures.
• Ability to respond to needs of referring services, physicians and patients.
• Knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Knowledge of radiology terminology and procedure differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and pulmonary angiographic procedures.
• Operate digital cine radiographic equipment; provide hemodynamic monitoring and scrub assistance.
• Perform digital cine acquisition and analyze LV wall motion, coronary sizing and stenosis.
• Rotate within Interventional Cardiology including Pediatric Cath, Adult Cath, Peripheral Vascular, and EP.
• Handle on-call responsibilities with 30-minute response time.

Skills

Clinical billing knowledge

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate

Tools

ARRT certification

CRT license

CRT Fluoroscopic permit

BCLS ACLS PALS certification

Job description

33099

Description

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!

In this key role, you will assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and pulmonary angiographic procedures. This will include operating digital cine radiographic equipment, as well as providing hemodynamic monitoring and scrub assistance on diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The Cath Lab Technologist will assist with digital cine acquisition. You will perform digital analysis of LV wall motion, coronary artery sizing and stenosis. You'll be responsible for panning, collimation and filtering. You will rotate within Interventional Cardiology to include Pediatric Cath, Adult Cath, Peripheral Vascular and Electrophysiology. The position Includes on-call responsibilities with the expectation of a 30 minute response time.

*May be required to float to other UCLA Cath Lab locations including Ronald Reagan, Santa Monica & West Valley Medical Center locations*

Salary Range: $62.30 - $82.19/Hourly

Qualifications

• ARRT certification – required
• CRT license – required
• CRT Fluoroscopic permit – required
• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross– required
• Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
• Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
• Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
• Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered
• Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
• Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions
• Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact
• Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act).