Advanced Special Procedures Tech - Cath Lab - Part Time 8 Hours Variable Shift ( Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

1d•$53 - $71

About The Position

A clinically competent certified radiology technologist who demonstrates professionalism and operates radiological equipment safely and efficiently. The technologist is a member of the interdisciplinary Cath Lab team, carries out established Cath Lab and hospital policies and procedures, and contributes to the unit’s and organization’s progress. The role requires effective verbal and non-verbal interpersonal and communication skills. The technologist scrubs and circulates across cardiovascular, neuro intervention, electrophysiology, device implant, peripheral radiologic intervention, and interventional radiology procedures. The position also includes on-call coverage for emergencies across these disciplines, physiologic recordings and calculations, PACS study processing, inventory control, quality imaging, physiologic monitoring, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience as a Special Procedures Technologist performing related work; this requirement may be waived for individuals who demonstrate competence and the ability to circulate across all clinical disciplines.
Ability to competently scrub and circulate in cardiovascular, neuro, electrophysiology, device implant, and radiological intervention procedures.
Current Certified Radiologic Technologist certification in the State of California.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential.
CRT-Fluoro Permit.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactorily complete the orientation program and meet minimum standard requirements at the end of the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Scrub and circulate in cardiovascular, neuro intervention, electrophysiology, device implant, peripheral radiologic intervention, and interventional radiology procedures.
Accept on-call assignments and cover call for emergencies across the listed clinical disciplines.
Promote teamwork, unity, positive working relationships, and a positive attitude within the unit.
Perform timely physiologic recordings and calculations, such as V-grams, and process related documentation and information.
Use DICOM to download, archive, and restore studies on the PACS system.
Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed while observing budget guidelines.
Produce quality cardiac, neuro, and radiological images using appropriate exposure factors and patient positioning.
Apply angiographical techniques and physiologic monitoring during procedures.
Operate and maintain radiological equipment safely.
Understand and participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program, including orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
Follow established Cath Lab and hospital policies and procedures.
Contribute to the overall progress of the unit and organization and use effective interpersonal and communication skills.