Cardiac Catheterization Radiologic Technologist

Kaiser Permanente • Anaheim, CA

88d

About The Position

Under general supervision: creates, manipulates, enhances, stores/records analog and digital radiographic images that visualize areas of interest involved in diagnostic and interventional cardio-vascular procedures and examinations; performs a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited educational program in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology approved by the American Medical Association and the American College of Radiology.
• Completion of a formal or in-house training program in radiographic special procedures and cardio-vascular procedures/exams.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California).
• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices and techniques of radiological technology including special procedures.
• Radiologic technology special procedures experience.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience (Cardiac Cath Lab experience may be at the discretion of the department).

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Patient Education - Explains test procedures and purpose.
• Patient Preparation - Prepares patients for Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Interventional procedures to include: assess site, sterile field, and monitoring device(s) preparation.
• Procedural Assistance - Assists physician in adult and pediatric Cardiovascular radiographic procedures and exams including: Diagnostic Procedures and Imaging: Scrub, circulate, device prep (i.e. catheter) Right and Left heart Catheterization, Angiograms, Myocardial, Biopsy, Intravascular Ultrasound, Flowire, Interventional Procedures, and Imaging.
• Patient Monitoring - Hymodynamic and patient monitoring Emergency Response - Responds and assists in STAT request, emergencies and Code Blue situations.
• Understands and complies with Regulatory, Hospital and Departmental policy, procedure and/or regulation.
• Complies with Radiation, Safety and Infection Control guidelines.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Proper disposal of specimen and/or waste material.
• Notification to immediate supervisor (or designee) of non or miss-functioning items.
• Performs radiographic sensitometry and dosimetry measurements to ensure proper settings.
• Maintains processor and chemicals, develop cine film, performs digital image processing.
• Transports patients to and from procedure areas.
• Assists in obtaining and preparing samples and specimens for lab analysis.
• Restocks working areas with supplies, devices and equipment.
• Completes documentation of records, logs, files, and forms.
• Performs accurate measurements and calculations on related radiographic and patient data.
• Participates in QM data collection as requested.
• Notification of variances to immediate supervisor.
• Provides orientation and training to new and/or less experienced personnel.
• Participates in Hospital and departmental meetings and in-services as required.
• Maintains current and required licensure and certificates.
• Serves as a resource person to co-workers, problem solves and effectively communicates.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree