Cardiovascular Services/Radiology Tech Per Diem Days

Hollywood Presbyterian•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$72 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting physicians with scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role also includes assisting physicians during radiology diagnostic examinations and interventional radiology procedures. The position requires being on call for emergency cases such as STEMI and Stroke patients. The technician will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians with these procedures, operate imaging systems and physiologic monitoring systems, and assist the physician during the insertion of various devices. The role also involves performing emergency duties, demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care, completing accurate documentation, connecting patient monitoring equipment, prepping the patient, and managing supplies and equipment. Additionally, the technician will perform quality control procedures on imaging equipment, maintain safety records, and demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

Requirements

Completion of two (2) year approved Radiologic Technician program.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a diagnostic and interventional procedural Lab
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
State of California Certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and Radiological Technologist Fluoroscopy
Current American Heart Association BLS card
Current American Heart Association ACLS card
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
LA County Fire card (within 30 days from start)

Responsibilities

Assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during coronary diagnostic and coronary interventional procedures.
Operating radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high-pressure contrast media injections system.
Operating physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
Assisting the physician during the insertion of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure.
Performing emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, peri-cardialcentesis and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
Completing and keeping accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records.
Maintaining accurate reports, records, and statistics.
Connecting EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient.
Shaving and prepping puncture site, assisting with patient transport to/from procedural suite, and setting-up procedure tray.
Inventorying and maintaining supplies and maintaining patient images library.
Testing and performing quality control procedures on imaging equipment.
Maintaining x-ray lead aprons and radiological badges.
Procuring and posting monthly radiation reports.
Demonstrating sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality).
Acting as patient advocate.