CV Special Procedures Technologist

MemorialCare Health System • Laguna Hills, CA

80d • $52 - $76

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures to a patent population of adults through geriatric. Additionally, in order to support Saddleback Medical Center as a STEMI, Stroke and Thrombectomy Capable Receiving Center this position requires competencies in the following specialty areas: Invasive Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Peripheral Vascular, Neurovascular Interventions and TAVR procedures. The Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist will assist the physician by scrubbing and monitoring physiologic hemodynamic data, as related to the procedures. The Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist will assist in patient care and preparation of the lab by performing routine and delegated technical and clerical duties. This position requires stand by call for STEMI and Neurovascular Interventions and other emergent Interventional Radiology procedures.

Requirements

• One year Special Procedures, Cath Lab, Vascular Lab and/or EP Lab experience preferred
• Completion of Dysrhythmia or EKG class required within first year
• Hemodynamic monitoring preferred
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred
• Current CRT licensure required
• Current California Fluoroscopy permit required
• Current BCLS-C required
• ACLS required within first year
• ARRT certification preferred
• RCIS preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to consistently apply infection control policies and procedures
• Meets population specific competencies
• Demonstrates ability to competently perform special procedures/radiology technologists' responsibilities according to department protocols
• Attends department specific education/training and in-services
• Provides input to improve department operations, equipment and supply needs
• Demonstrates a positive influence and recognize the efforts of others
• Demonstrates ability to competently perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures for cardiovascular, neurovascular and interventional radiology
• Demonstrates the ability to competently perform hemodynamic monitoring
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment
• Ability to serve as a role model and to mentor new staff members
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner

Benefits

• $5,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements
• High quality health insurance plan options
• Additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
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• Education Level: Associate degree