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

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 72,902 - 98,002; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Arcadia is seeking a clinically competent Special Procedures Technologist. You will scrubs and circulates in Cath Lab disciplines and ensures the safe operation of radiological equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Radiologic Technologist certification in California, and at least one year of relevant experience. The role emphasizes teamwork and communication within the Cath Lab team.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Special Procedures Technologist performing related work.
• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist certification in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate in Cath Lab clinical disciplines.
• Perform timely physiologic recordings and calculations.
• Maintain safety of radiological equipment.

Skills

Radiological imaging

Quality control

Patient positioning

Teamwork and communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiological equipment

PACS system

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scrub 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 disciplines

Job Requirements

Education

Minimum (Required): High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

Minimum (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 Certifications

• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist certification in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Amer Registry of Radiologic Tech
• CRT-Fluoro Permit

Pay Transparency

The 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 Summary

A 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.