Cardiovascular Interventional Tech II - (Full-Time, 10-Hour Day Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

138d•$75 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level II (CIT II) sets exposure parameters and provides the radiographic technical expertise during cardiovascular, neurovascular and angiographic procedures. Our Cath Lab department has one of the busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will be working on complex cases from around the world. Our Cath Lab stands out by conducting specialized procedures, participating in clinical and research trials, and engaging in live broadcasts with facilities worldwide. As a CIT, you will work on cases in neuro IR, cardiology, structural heart, and endovascular surgery. The department averages about 30-40 cases a day. Why Join Stanford Health Care? We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities. We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program. Our CITs positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth We help you commute to work for free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more manageable for you and your family. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Requirements

Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of cath angio work related experience.
Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.
Intermediate Understanding of the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.
Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
Demonstrate intermediate communications skills.
Ability to explain a basic procedure to the appropriate audience.
Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.
Need to confirm procedure assessment with more experienced Tech.
With coaching, start to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
Exemplifies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days
CRT
ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT
RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Intermediate level, competent to work independently in the first (2) services, and staff will be training to be proficient on the remaining 2 services.
Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart
EP Service (Device implant)
Neuro Service
Vascular Service
Provides scrub assistance during procedures.
Provide aid during intervention cases. (Ex. Prepping balloon, stent deployment, valve crimping and other tasks.
Sets modality parameters on fixed and mobile angiography equipment.
Enters data such as patient demographics in imaging equipment.
Correctly archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS
General understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
Operates and trouble-shoots ancillary equipment. General understanding of needed supplies, measurement, archival.
Intermediate understanding on ancillary and cath angio equipment (Ekos, Angio Jet, FFR, Volcano, Rotablator, IABP, Impella, U/S, IVUS, Cathworks) used in services.
Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
Utilizes time efficiently, able to prioritize work, asks for reassignment when free.
Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
Intermediate knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters)
Intermediate knowledge on sterile technique
Enroll in preceptor class and precept in services that have been signed off.
Verifies & completes all documentation to include EPIC and Inventory systems.

Benefits

We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
Our CITs positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth
We help you commute to work for free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more manageable for you and your family.

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