Special Procedures Tech - PD Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,010 - 106,832; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to assist in specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The candidate will work under the supervision of a Cardiologist and ensure safety and proper patient care.

Required qualifications include graduation from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, a minimum of 3 years of experience, and necessary certifications, including CRT and ACLS.

Compensation for this role is $66.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of experience in procedural areas or support.
• Must have Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course.
• BCLS or ACLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cardiologist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitors patients’ vital signs and ensures safety.
• Coordinates with Cath Lab team for patient preparation.

Skills

Technical competencies in Cardiac procedures

Patient monitoring skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Aseptic technique

Team cooperation

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

X-ray equipment

ECG monitoring equipment

Job description

Under general supervision, assists the Cardiologist with all aspects of the performance of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates mastery of all technical aspects within guidelines of the Technologist I & II.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently.
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patients’ rights in all interactions with patients.
• Uses ALARA and safety principles at all times.
• Complies with organization-wide and department-specific policies and procedures, including working knowledge of policies.
• Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including reference to and compliance with policies.
• Creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and maintains constant awareness of safety issues. Corrects and reports any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Practices aseptic technique, isolation, and infection control procedures and prevents cross-contamination at all times. Follows Universal Precautions.
• Maintains awareness of and location of information manuals.
• Adheres to the Radiation Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet, and Fire/Safety policies and procedures. Identifies where information manuals are located.
• Follows universal protocol by using two patient identifiers before performing the exam, using a pre‑op/pre‑procedure verification checklist, marking the site with the physician’s initials, and using “Time Out.”
• Demonstrates competence with specific equipment used during all diagnostic and interventional procedures performed.
• Troubleshoots equipment before service is called.
• Assists the supervising physician in capturing the best projections to delineate the vascular anatomy.
• Assists the physician by preparing and passing equipment catheters, instruments, manifold/pressure monitoring system for each diagnostic procedure, including interventional procedures such as PTCAS, stent implantations, directional atherectomy, rotational atherectomy, valvuloplasty, intracardiac balloon placement, endomyocardial biopsy, transseptal approaches, and sonic techniques.
• Monitors patients’ ECG, blood pressure, arterial and right heart pressures, and oxygen saturation readings.
• Prepares the room, trays, procedures, and patients according to physician preference cards.
• Practices aseptic technique in opening sterile drape packs, catheters, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout each procedure.
• Provides health care services and maintains interpersonal relationships in own job category to all age groups as applicable to job functions. Ensures a safe working environment: locks gurneys except when transporting, keeps side rails up as indicated, keeps unit free of hazards/clutter, adheres to infection control guidelines, disposes of infectious waste properly, and places sharps in appropriate containers.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to approved techniques.
• Assists with orienting new Cardio Vascular Technicians to department, equipment, and routines.

Department Specific Competencies

• Ensures upkeep and servicing of X‑ray equipment in the Cardiac Cath Lab, including PM’s and annual inspections.
• Works with Cardiac Cath Lab management to implement new policies and equipment affecting Radiology personnel.
• Assists Cath Lab Team in preparing patients: placing BP cuff, pulse oximeter, and EKG monitoring.
• Coordinates the Cath Lab cost containment program with vendor management, including Cardiologists in the process.
• Prepares operating room and/or cath lab strategies in collaboration with appropriate department management teams, recommending schedule smoothing and/or case cancellation when necessary to mitigate impediments to patient flow.
• Receives delivered items from the warehouse, central supply, and/or vendors and audits delivery tickets versus actual deliveries.
• Assists in cleaning and preparing procedure rooms. Cleans reusable equipment, rinses soiled instruments, and transports to sterile prep.
• Reconciles orders to ensure all products arrive by expected delivery dates.
• Provides explanation and education to family/significant others at discharge from Cath Lab for outpatients (service/excellence).
• Sets up equipment for procedures performed in the Cath Lab.
• Works with the Cardiologist in capturing the best projections to delineate the cardiac anatomy.

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Experience

3 years of experience in procedural areas or support to procedural areas.

License / Certification Requirements

• Basic arrhythmia and/or 12‑lead ECG course or equivalent work experience
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• ARRT License for Radiologic Technologist
• BCLS or ACLS Certification
• Fluoroscopy License

Compensation range: $66.63 / Hour.