Cath Lab / IR Technologist
About The Position
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, the Cath Lab / IR Technologist works under the general direction of a physician (Cardiologist/Radiologist), assisting with procedures in the cardiovascular lab. The role includes scrubbing procedures and/or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The technologist is certified to operate fluoroscopy/pan with a Fluoro CA license addendum, prepares the procedure room, maintains instrument and supply par levels, and assists with invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures. The position also prepares the power injector and contrast medium, injects contrast during procedures, and monitors injector rates and the quantity of contrast administered. The technologist participates in staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and training new staff. This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 362-bed acute-care hospital serving Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area and is part of Prime Healthcare.
Requirements
- ARRT-R and licenses as required by the state.
- BCLS (AHA) certification required upon hire and maintained as current.
- ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Proficient computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a Cardiovascular Lab and/or Interventional Radiology.
- Cardiovascular technologist training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Scrub procedures and/or monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiovascular lab.
- Operate fluoroscopy/pan with a Fluoro CA license addendum.
- Ensure the procedure room is adequately prepared.
- Monitor par levels of instruments and supplies.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
- Participate in training new staff.
- Assist with invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.
- Prepare the power injector and contrast medium.
- Inject contrast during procedures and monitor injector rates and the quantity of contrast administered.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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