Special Procedures Technologist - Cath Lab - Full Time 8 Hours Days (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a certified radiology technologist to join the interdisciplinary Cath Lab team. You will scrub and circulate in cardiac, neuro or electrophysiology procedures, and ensure safe operation of radiological equipment.

You will manage documentation, PACS/DICOM workflows, and strive for high-quality imaging while participating in performance improvement activities and budget-conscious inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Radiologic Technologist in CA required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year experience as Special Procedures Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate in Cath Lab (cardiac, neuro or electrophysiology).
• Documentation and information processing; perform physiologic recordings and calculations.
• Ensure quality imaging and proper exposure factors; correct patient positioning.

Skills

PACS operation

Radiology equipment safety

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

PACS system

Dicom & archiving

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESScrub and circulate in at least one Cath Lab clinical discipline i.e., cardiac, neuro or electrophysiology.Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.Documentation and information processing. Performs timely physiologic recordings and calculations such as V-grams.Demonstrates competence in Dicom, download, archive, restore studies on PACS system.Keeps current with inventory control. Orders supplies as needed pay attention to budget guidelines.Responsible for quality cardiac, neuro and radiological imaging including proper exposure factors and patient positioning. Demonstrates knowledge, competency of angiographical techniques and in physiologic monitoring during various procedures.Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of radiological equipment.Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.Responsible to cover call in selected clinical disciplinesJob Requirements:EducationMinimum (Required)High School Diploma or GEDWork ExperienceMinimum (Required)1 year experience as a Special Procedures Technologist performing related work.Preferred (Not required)Satisfactorily completes the orientation program and at the end of the probationary period meets the minimum standard requirements.Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)Current Certified Radiologic Technologist certification in the State of CaliforniaBasic Life Support (BLS)Amer Registry of Radiologic TechCRT-Fluoro PermitPay TransparencyThe hourly salary rate range for this position is $52.92 - $71.14. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.POSITION SUMMARYA clinically competent certified radiology technologist who demonstrates professionalism and is able to operate radiological equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Cath Lab team. Carries out established Cath Lab policies and procedures and also follows hospital policies in performance of duties. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$154230.htmld