Associate Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist (ACIT)

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Associate Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist scrubs in and performs highly specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional cardiac and radiology procedures in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL). The position may require working at different hospitals or clinics across Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is a public health care system serving Santa Clara County. Its facilities include Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Regional Medical Center. Applicants must attach proof of valid licenses and/or certificates; applications without that proof will be rejected.

Requirements

Five years of experience performing Interventional Radiology procedures, including one year of recent experience in a cardiac catheterization lab.
Valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Valid California Fluoroscopy license.
Ability to perform complex radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely manner.
Ability to provide safe and appropriate care to patients, including in stressful situations.
Ability to troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with patients and medical staff, orally and in writing.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and prioritize tasks for safety and timeliness.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and perform advanced scrub procedures.
Ability to perform basic patient assessment and reassessment during procedures and relay information to a nurse or physician.
Knowledge of interventional, cardiovascular, and electrophysiology services; modality ancillary equipment; radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques and equipment; angiography imaging principles and procedures; anatomy; patient positioning; radiation physics; image processing and development; scrub procedures; radiologic technology and radiation safety regulations; physician orders and related equipment, supply, positioning, and patient-safety requirements; and basic computer applications.
Applicants must attach proof of valid licenses and/or certificates to their application.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during cardiovascular, interventional, electrophysiology, and angiographic procedures.
Archive images in PACS or CVIS and verify that all required images are stored, correctly specified and named, and placed in the proper archive.
Operate ancillary modality equipment at an advanced level, including performing measurements and troubleshooting.
Organize technical assignments and assist patient flow in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Complete daily room calibration and weekly fluoroscopy checks of equipment.
Obtain and identify angiographic images using radiation-reduction techniques in accordance with best practice.
Manipulate and send images through PACS and CVIS.
Operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment and interventional adjuncts such as AngioJet, Rotoblator, and laser equipment.
Track and bill each procedure and associated supplies.
Mix, fill, and administer contrast media and medications using an automatic pressure injector and physician manifold under a physician’s direction.
Instruct and position patients and equipment, select or compute technical factors, and obtain images as instructed.
Perform other assigned radiographic procedures and routine administrative tasks.
Clean and restock procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including JCAHO and HIPAA requirements.
Record, store, retrieve, and analyze data obtained during procedures.
Provide advanced scrub assistance, including patient positioning, preparation, table setup, draping, and supply selection during advanced procedures.
Assess and reassess patients during procedures and relay information to the nurse or physician in the room.
Verify physician orders and organize necessary equipment, supplies, and positioning.
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Be willing to serve on call as needed.