Cardiovascular Radiological Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director the Cardiovascular Radiological Technologist (CRT) is responsible for delivering quality patient care to all patient populations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The CRT possesses skills and knowledge to competently provide diagnostic and interventional cardiac angiograms with proper documentation of radiology record requirements and radiation safety, maximizing the use of equipment and resources. The CRT interacts in a positive, service-oriented manner with patients, medical staff, and peers, and performs all cardiac-radiographic procedures in the area of assignment. The CRT is accountable for all Radiation related procedures in the department.
Requirements
- Acute Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the past three years.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Sharp assessment skills.
- Quick decision-making ability.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Current licensure with the State of California in Fluoroscopy and Diagnostic Radiography.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS Certification prior to the completion of orientation and independent assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Must pass the Arrhythmia Interpretation/Telemetry test at 85% prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment of telemetry/monitored patients (tested annually thereafter).
- Current with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or attends continuing education classes with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to meet California state licensing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality patient care to all patient populations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Competently provide diagnostic and interventional cardiac angiograms.
- Ensure proper documentation of radiology record requirements and radiation safety.
- Maximize the use of equipment and resources.
- Interact in a positive, service-oriented manner with patients, medical staff, and peers.
- Perform all cardiac-radiographic procedures in the area of assignment.
- Be accountable for all Radiation related procedures in the department.
- Be on-call on a rotating basis.
Benefits
- Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.85
- Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.77
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
