Principal Cardiovascular Technologist

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

4d•$79 - $99•Onsite

About The Position

This role is located at UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital. Works under the direction of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization & Electrophysiology Unit Director to function as a member of the procedural team by assisting in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care of patients undergoing Electrophysiology/Cardiac Catheterization, structural heart, and/or Vascular procedures. Independently performs radiological duties during these procedures and troubleshoots as required. Works closely with the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer to monitor and maintain radiation protocols. Responsible for radiation safety in the department, to include radiation safety training of current staff and fellows. Assists Cardiovascular Technologist IV with maintenance of equipment in collaboration with the Biomedical Engineer. Also assists CVT IV with ensuring the adequate supply of stock in collaboration with Materials Management team members. Responsibilities may include scrubbing-in for the surgical portion of the procedure, circulating within the procedure room to organize and perform the non-sterile portions of the procedure, documenting on the GE Mac/Cardio lab systems, and operating the radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce the images of the procedure. The Cath/EP Technologist must be able to work safely in an acute care setting and be able to interact accordingly with anesthesia and other patient care departments who perform duties within the Cardiac Cath & EP environment. Additionally, the Cath/EP Technologist must be willing to train and interact with students and new hires when necessary. This position also requires participation in the call rotation, and willingness to orient and train to all areas of the department as needed.

Requirements

Experience working in an acute care setting.
Ability to interact accordingly with anesthesia and other patient care departments.
Willingness to train and interact with students and new hires.
Willingness to participate in the call rotation.
Willingness to orient and train to all areas of the department.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electrophysiology/Cardiac Catheterization, structural heart, and/or Vascular procedures.
Experience with GE Mac/Cardio lab systems.
Experience operating radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care of patients undergoing Electrophysiology/Cardiac Catheterization, structural heart, and/or Vascular procedures.
Independently perform radiological duties during procedures and troubleshoot as required.
Monitor and maintain radiation protocols in collaboration with the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer.
Responsible for radiation safety in the department, including training of current staff and fellows.
Assist with maintenance of equipment in collaboration with the Biomedical Engineer.
Ensure adequate supply of stock in collaboration with Materials Management team members.
Scrub-in for the surgical portion of the procedure.
Circulate within the procedure room to organize and perform non-sterile portions of the procedure.
Document on the GE Mac/Cardio lab systems.
Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce images of the procedure.
Work safely in an acute care setting and interact accordingly with anesthesia and other patient care departments.
Train and interact with students and new hires when necessary.
Participate in the call rotation.
Orient and train to all areas of the department as needed.