Interventional Cardiology Rad Tech Transition Program - La Jolla - June 2026

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Cardiology Rad Tech Transition Program is a hospital-based cardiac procedural area training program which includes in-person and virtual classroom time along with precepted hours. The program is 24 weeks in length. There is no PTO for the duration of the program. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will promote into a full time Cath Lab/EP Rad Tech 1 position at the Cath/EP Lab at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Scripps does reserve the right to make placements based on current business needs and any other appropriate factors. Interventional Cardiology departments are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with conditions such as coronary artery disease, electrical issues such as a-fib, valvular regurgitation with structural heart implants, and improving ejection fraction with the implantation of cardiac pacemakers. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. About the program: Under general supervision, the CV Radiologic Technologist operates digital fluoroscopy equipment in accordance with guidelines outlined in Title 17. Oversees the performance of quality control procedures. Enforces principles of radiation safety and practices radiation safety procedures. Assists the cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab. Assists with the preparation of the patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Prepares, operates, and ensures the proper functioning of equipment associated with the performance of these procedures. Monitors and logs events, including the performance of hemodynamic calculations and/or intracardiac measurements. Operates digital processing equipment and performs quality control procedures as required. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists with the patient transportation, as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program
A minimum of one-year recent, clinical experience as a Registered Technologist, Radiography
Current California CRT license
Current California Fluoroscopy license
Current BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Operates digital fluoroscopy equipment in accordance with guidelines outlined in Title 17.
Oversees the performance of quality control procedures.
Enforces principles of radiation safety and practices radiation safety procedures.
Assists the cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab.
Assists with the preparation of the patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Prepares, operates, and ensures the proper functioning of equipment associated with the performance of these procedures.
Monitors and logs events, including the performance of hemodynamic calculations and/or intracardiac measurements.
Operates digital processing equipment and performs quality control procedures as required.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Assists with the patient transportation, as needed.