Special Procedures Tech

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Special Procedures Technologist for their Cardiac Cath Lab department responsible for operating radiography and other equipment and assists physicians as necessary to complete procedures in interventional radiology/EP/Cath Lab patients of all ages. Operates patient monitoring and other equipment procedure related equipment.

Qualified candidates typically hold a radiologic technologist credential, California radiologic and fluoroscopy certifications, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiologic technologist program.
• Valid California Radiologic Technologist certification.
• Valid California Fluoroscopy certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT registration is preferred.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Knowledge of radiology theories and practices.
• Ability to operate radiology and other health care equipment.
• Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring.
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
• 2 years interventional radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiography and other equipment in interventional radiology/Cath Lab.
• Assist physicians to complete procedures as necessary.
• Monitor patient data and respond to complications during procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate from an accredited radiologic technologist program

California Radiologic Technologist certification

California Fluoroscopy certification

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ARRT registration

Advanced Life Support certification

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Special procedures equipment

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Special Procedures Technologist for their Cardiac Cath Lab department responsible for operating radiography and other equipment and assists physicians as necessary to complete procedures in interventional radiology/EP/Cath Lab patients of all ages. Operates patient monitoring and other equipment procedure related equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Minimum: Graduate from an accredited radiologic technologist program.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Valid California Radiologic Technologist certification. Valid California Fluoroscopy certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: ARRT registered. Advanced Life Support certification.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Knowledge of Radiology theories and practices. Ability to use specialized Radiology and other health care equipment. Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring. Knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology Knowledge of special procedures equipment, exams, possible complications, and the ability to respond appropriately.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: 2 years performing interventional radiology exams in a hospital environment similar to Cottage Hospital.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.