Radiologic Intervention Technologist - Vascular Surgery - Outpatient Comprehensive Surgery Center

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills is seeking a Radiologic Intervention Technologist to support interventional radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging alongside vascular surgeons. You will scrub, assist with preparation and sterile technique, manage supplies and contrast, and ensure patient safety throughout complex procedures.

Qualifications include a Radiologic Technology program completion, BLS certification, and CA licensure with CRT/ARRT preferred; 1 year IR experience required, 2 years

Qualifications

• Graduation from a radiologic technology program approved by ARRT.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• CA CRT license and state fluoroscopy permit upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional radiography and diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures.
• Circulate and scrubs in to assist during procedures; prepare sterile field.
• Perform inventory management and order interventional supplies.
• Perform post-procedure 3D reconstruction as needed.
• Coordinate contrast administration and patient safety during exams.
• Acquires, archives, and transmits images via PACS; post hours transfers when needed.
• Assist with scheduling and participate in special projects and process improvements.

Education

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Completion of Radiologic Technology program approved by ARRT

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai is a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient care, research, and employee engagement. Join a team where innovation, teamwork, and compassionate care are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while developing your skills in a collaborative, advanced imaging environment. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California and recognized eleven years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report!

The Radiologic Intervention Technologist position provides the crucial service of working alongside top-tier vascular surgeons, scrubbing into advanced minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Because this is a specialized outpatient role, it offers a highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits along with an excellent quality-of-life schedule compared to traditional inpatient hospital shifts.

The Radiologic Intervention Technologist will

• Perform sophisticated diagnostic and Vascular/Non-Vascular Interventional procedures such as Interventional Radiography, diagnostic fluoroscopy and diagnostic general radiography (x-Ray) procedures.
• Circulates and scrubs in to assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures. This includes preparing and discarding the supplies and medications needed on a sterile field, loading biopsy and other interventional devices, and ensuring that the sterile field is not contaminated.
• Perform inventory management and process ordering of interventional supplies.
• Perform post process sophisticated 3D reconstruction
• Assists in performing Pre-Ops, SOP’s and properly triages patient’s pre-procedure
• Performs venipunctures, draws specimens and maintains proficiencies.
• Acquires patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and reviews all to determine contraindication of having an Interventional examination. Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam and educates patients regarding procedures and equipment.
• Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS. When applicable, completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork
• Coordinates accurate contrast related to patient having an IR exam
• Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility. Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service
• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations
• Perform Imaging equipment QA/QC and perform PACS/RIS QC
• Train other staff members
• Assist with scheduling of patients as needed
• Actively participates in special projects and process improvement

Qualifications

Education:

• Vocational/Technical Diploma, Completion of Radiologic Technology program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Experience in Interventional Radiography required
• 2 years Experience in Interventional Radiography preffered

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Imaging CA Radiologic Tech Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)- CA State License. Upon Hire required
• Imaging CA Radiologic Tech State of California CRT Fluoroscopy Permit Upon Hire required
• Imaging CA Radiologic Tech American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred