Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist to scrub and circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including complex valvular and device-assisted interventions. The role requires radiologic tech credentials, ARRT credentials, BLS, and LA City fire safety compliance.

Expect after-hours standby and active involvement in equipment operation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• 2 years Experience as a Radiologic Technologist, previous angiography or cardiac cath experience required
• Electrophysiology (EPS, A-Fib/SVT/VT ablation, 3D Mapping) experience desired
• Interventional peripheral vascular (PTA, Stent, Laser atherectomy, Carotid Stenting) experience desired
• Structural heart repair (TAVR, TMVR-MitraClip, Watchman, Pulmonic Valve insertion, Septal Closure) experience desired
• Cardiac Support device (IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart, ECMO) experience desired
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)
• Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit (CA DPH)
• Radiography (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Advanced ARRT Certification in Vascular, Cardiac, or Cardiovascular Radiography
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for their designated area when assigned to do so by the Department Coordinator or Department Manager.
• Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for structural heart repair procedures including pulmonary and aortic valvuloplasty, VSD, ASD, PFO, and PDA closures.
• Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for transcatheter valve replacement, Mitraclip and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedures and participate in clinical trial studies.
• Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for implant procedures such as Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator.
• Setup, maintain, and operate rotational atherectomy (Rotablator) and thrombolysis (EKOS) equipment
• Setup, maintain, and operate all interventional electrophysiology equipment for ablation, trans-septal ablations, mapping, and Electro-physiology studies.
• Assist cardiovascular tests and record patients' hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.
• Monitor and document all physiological monitoring/recording equipment and document all actions during the procedure.
• Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms and alerts credentialed provider and other team members during procedures and according to protocol.
• Manage patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices.
• Prepare, maintains and operate ventricular assist device and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
• Prepare, maintain, and operate Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE), IVUS, and ultrasound machine.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Assists in training and guidance of technologist cross-training in the Cath Lab department in a positive manner.
• Confirms patient identification by checking name and birthdate.
• Reviews physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with cardiologist and patient if necessary, to assure safety and appropriateness.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code and properly administer aid as needed.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patient and instruments.
• Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files. Ensures images are successfully archived on the cardiology PACS. Performs billing functions timely and accurately.
• Keeps Cath Lab rooms and work stations neat, orderly and prepared, and assures exam room is stocked with appropriate supplies. Assists with ordering and stocking of department supplies and equipment.
• Required to participate in after-hours uncontrolled standby and call back. Position requires the use of a pager while on duty and while on standby.
• Willingly performs other related duties, task or project outside immediate work area as assigned or required (i.e., scheduling, transport, clerical) by the Department Coordinator, and Department Manager.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments, medical staff and fellow employees.
• Uses the chain of command appropriately to communicate any concerns with the department, co-workers or medical staff.
• Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Exhibits organizational skills and utilizes time efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Angiography experience

Cath lab procedures

Radiologic tech

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)

Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit (CA DPH)

ARRT Radiography

BLS Healthcare Provider (AHA)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Advanced ARRT Certification (Vascular/Cardiac)

ACLS Healthcare Provider (AHA)

Tools

Rotablator

EKOS

ICE (Intracardiac Echocardiography)

IVUS

Ultrasound machine

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist to scrub and circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including complex valvular and device-assisted interventions. The role requires radiologic tech credentials, ARRT credentials, BLS, and LA City fire safety compliance.

Expect after-hours standby and active involvement in equipment operation and patient safety.