CV Radiologic Technologist
About The Position
Under direct physician supervision, the Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist assists with diagnostic and therapeutic intervention procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Procedures include angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements, ASD/PFO closures, Watchman procedures, TAVR and other structural heart procedures, and CRM device placements and removals. The role may also involve training and overseeing students, when applicable, and requires knowledge of Cardiac PACS and monitoring. The position may require flexibility in working hours and the ability to take on-call assignments for patients requiring emergency cardiovascular procedures. The technologist works with minimal supervision within departmental guidelines and must be able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- One year of experience in special procedure radiology or cardiac catheterization.
- Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
- CRT Fluoroscopy Permit issued by CDPH.
- Current ARRT certification issued by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, safety hazards common to Cardiac Cath Lab equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures, and body fluid precautions.
- Knowledge of the supplies needed for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and their locations.
- Skill in properly positioning and preparing patients and operating equipment to provide quality images.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision within departmental guidelines.
- Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
- Ability to take on-call assignments for emergency cardiovascular procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular intervention procedures under direct physician supervision.
- Assist with procedures including angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements, ASD/PFO closures, Watchman procedures, TAVR and other structural heart procedures, and CRM device placements and removals.
- Assist in training and oversight of students when applicable.
- Use and apply knowledge of Cardiac PACS and monitoring.
- Position and prepare patients and operate equipment to provide quality images.
- Handle and locate supplies needed for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.
- Take on-call assignments for patients requiring emergency cardiovascular procedures.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
- Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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