Cardiac Cath Lab Radiological Technician
About The Position
The Cardiac Cath Lab Radiological Technician works under the direction of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology Unit Director. This role is an integral part of the procedural team, providing comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and vascular procedures. Key functions include operating radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, ensuring high-quality image submission to PACS, and meticulous documentation in GE Mac-Lab/CardioLab systems, alongside troubleshooting imaging equipment. The technologist is expected to perform in both scrub and circulating capacities, offering direct assistance to physicians during procedures and supporting patient education within their professional scope. The position demands close collaboration with anesthesia and other patient care departments within the Cath/EP environment. Additional responsibilities encompass radiation safety oversight in conjunction with the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer, active participation in performance improvement initiatives, strict adherence to infection control and radiation safety policies, equipment troubleshooting in partnership with Biomedical Engineering, and inventory management coordinated with Materials Management. Furthermore, the technologist is responsible for assisting in the orientation and training of students and new staff, and for maintaining all necessary continuing education credits as per Medical Center and departmental policies.
Requirements
- Ability to operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
- Proficiency in producing and submitting high-quality images to PACS
- Skill in documenting procedures in GE Mac-Lab/CardioLab systems
- Ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment
- Capability to function in both scrub and circulating roles
- Ability to assist physicians during procedures
- Knowledge to support patient education within scope of practice
- Coordination skills with anesthesia and other patient care departments
- Understanding of radiation safety oversight
- Ability to participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Adherence to infection control and radiation safety policies
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment in partnership with Biomedical Engineering
- Skills in inventory management
- Ability to support orientation and training of students and new staff
- Commitment to maintaining required continuing education credits
Responsibilities
- Function as an integral member of the procedural team
- Support pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, structural heart, and vascular procedures
- Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
- Produce and submit high-quality images to PACS
- Document procedures in the GE Mac-Lab/CardioLab systems
- Troubleshoot imaging equipment as needed
- Function in both scrub and circulating roles
- Assist physicians during procedures
- Support patient education within scope of practice
- Coordinate closely with anesthesia and other patient care departments within the Cath/EP environment
- Provide radiation safety oversight in collaboration with the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Adhere to infection control and radiation safety policies
- Troubleshoot equipment in partnership with Biomedical Engineering
- Manage inventory in coordination with Materials Management
- Support the orientation and training of students and new staff
- Maintain required continuing education credits in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
