Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech II - 12-Hour Day Shift - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$44 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech II to work in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center, part of the Smidt Heart Institute. The twelve-laboratory facility performs more than 8,000 procedures annually, serving patients from neonates through geriatrics and providing diagnostic and therapeutic care for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function, and heart valve dysfunction. The technician uses physiological monitoring and recording systems to create, manipulate, improve, and record analog and digital radiographic images for diagnostic, electrophysiology, and interventional cardiovascular procedures and examinations. The role also involves technical and supportive patient-care tasks performed in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to newly hired technicians; current employees are not eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an accredited CVT program that includes at least 800 hours of clinical training.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
RCIS certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
At least 3 years of Cath Lab experience to qualify for the Tech II position.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Congenital heart experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with cardiovascular intervention center procedures using approved protocols and department guidelines, maintaining safety, speed, organization, precision, accuracy, and productivity standards.
Scrub, monitor, assist, and circulate during procedures; supply necessary equipment and perform vascular site management while supporting FDA-approved and clinical research procedures.
Perform diagnostic tests, including coronary and structural heart interventions, using electronic physiologic monitoring equipment; accurately record ECGs, electrograms, hemodynamics, echocardiographic data, and other vital tracings during procedures.
Prepare and administer contrast according to department procedures and safety requirements.
Follow radiation and laser protection requirements.
Perform sterile processing and equipment preparation, including inspection, counting, cleaning, patient and equipment transport, room stocking, and documentation; notify a supervisor and take action to resolve issues as needed.