Lead Technician-Cardiac Cath-FT Various-Temecula Valley Hospital

Universal Health Services•Temecula, CA

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About The Position

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI - GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com The Temecula Valley Hospital Lead Cardiac Cath Lab Tech is responsible for supervising clinical, technical, and non-technical staff to assure efficient and quality patient care. The Lead will be responsible for coordinating and integrating interdepartmental services. The Lead Technician maintains departmental schedules, including all ACU and cardiovascular labs, fixed hours and on call, including coordinating after hour cases. The Lead Technician will be expected to work as a Cath Lab Technician and also cover for absent employees and/or the Director of Cardiovascular Services.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the Cardiovascular Department operations
Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately
Ability to work collaboratively with hospital and radiology staff
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests
Foster a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members, sets goals
Ability to manage a diverse workforce
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to follow physician's orders
Provides current Imaging Department policies
Effective supervision and teaching skills
Knowledge of current advances in related technologies
Possesses strong oral, written, and communication skills
Effective problem solving process and its application in the clinical setting
Strong knowledge of the variety of procedures performed in the department, and Title 17 licensing rules and regulations required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a cardiovascular department that performs a variety of procedures
Graduate from a cardiovascular technology (CVT) or Radiologic technology (RT) certified school of discipline
Associates Degree required
Active California Radiology Technologist (CRT) license along with fluoro license and active American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) license required; OR, RCIS/RCES
BLS required
ACLS required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree, preferred
Society affiliation preferred
RCIS and/or RCES preferred

Responsibilities

Supervising clinical, technical, and non-technical staff to assure efficient and quality patient care.
Coordinating and integrating interdepartmental services.
Maintaining departmental schedules, including all ACU and cardiovascular labs, fixed hours and on call, including coordinating after hour cases.
Work as a Cath Lab Technician
Cover for absent employees and/or the Director of Cardiovascular Services.