Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist I (CIT) - (Full-Time, 10-Hour Day Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Alto, GA

28d•$73 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Interventional Tech department averages about 20-35 Cath Lab cases a day. The department has one of the busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will be working on complex cases from all around the world. As a CIT you will work on cases in Neuro IR, Cardiology, Structural heart, Vascular and Electrophysiology. Why 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 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. A Brief Overview The Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level I (CIT I) provides basic knowledge and competence in radiologic technology, imaging, devices, and provides assistance during neurovascular, vascular angiographic, cardiovascular, electrophysiologic procedures and disciplines. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Novice level, staff will work the first three (3) months with supervision, three (3) to six (months) with minimal supervision and independent within six (6) months and has learned 2 services within one (1)year: Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart EP Service (Device implant) or Neuro Service Vascular Service

Requirements

Associate's Degree
Learning the principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Understand the basic supplies for procedures.
Learning the safety requirements of the basic procedures.
Learning about the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
Learning the procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
Demonstrate solid communications skills.
Learning to recognize the specific age needs of the patients.
Learning to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
Understands and applies 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 within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
One (1) year Radiologic work related experience.

Responsibilities

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
Basic understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
Operate ancillary equipment at the basic level; enter demographics, usage, needed supplies, measurement, archival.
Basic 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.
Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
Basic knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters)
Proficient on Sterile technique
Verifies and completes all documentation to include, EPIC and Inventory systems.