Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cath Lab, Full-time

Adventist Health•Sonora, CA

About The Position

Full-time, 10 hour shifts. Call required for this position. Cath Lab experience required to be considered. $100,000 hiring incentive! 2+ years Cath Lab experience required $10,000 on pay check following 90 days of employment. $15,000 on first paycheck following your one-year anniversary. $25,000 on first paycheck following your two-year anniversary. $25,000 on first paycheck following your third-year anniversary. $25,000 on first paycheck following your fourth-year anniversary. $7,500 hiring incentive! 2+ years of critical care experience required (paid over 2 years) Restrictions and conditions apply to the hiring incentive. Please inquire with the recruiter. Current AH employees are ineligible for bonus. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. We have recently expanded our Cath Lab to interventional procedures, in addition to our diagnostic procedures! Check out this patient video about our new services: https://www.adventisthealthstory.org/story/emergency-cardiac-care-adventist-health-sonora Job Summary: Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Operates x-ray and physiological equipment. Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains equipment and records test results.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
One year's catheterization experience: Preferred
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
Current Fluoroscopy license: Required in CA within 6 months of hire
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with procedures.
Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed.
Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members.
Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures.
Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures.
Responsible for all cardiac Cath equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair.
Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient.
Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition.
Charges are appropriately recorded.
Performs general office duties as requested.
Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans special procedures room.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.