Cardiac Cath Lab/IR Technician

West Anaheim Medical Center•Anaheim, CA

7d•$43 - $67

About The Position

Under the general direction of a Cardiologist or Radiologist, the Cardiac Cath Lab/IR Technician assists with procedures by scrubbing and/or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiovascular lab. The technician is certified to operate fluoroscopy/pan with a Fluoro CA license addendum. The role includes preparing the procedure room, monitoring instrument and supply levels, participating in staff meetings and performance improvement activities, and helping train new staff. The technician assists with invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures, prepares the power injector and contrast medium, injects contrast during procedures, and monitors injector rates and the quantity of contrast administered.

Requirements

ARRT-R and licenses as required by the state.
BCLS (AHA) certification required upon hire and must be kept current.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab and/or Interventional Radiology.
Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.

Responsibilities

Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures by scrubbing and/or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data.
Operate fluoroscopy/pan with a Fluoro CA license addendum.
Ensure the procedure room is adequately prepared.
Monitor par levels of instruments and supplies.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Participate in training new staff.
Assist in all aspects of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.
Prepare the power injector and contrast medium.
Inject contrast during procedures and monitor injector rates and the quantity of contrast administered.