Radiologic Technologist, Cath Lab

MemorialCare•Laguna Hills, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures to a patient population of adults through geriatrics. 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

Current CRT licensure required
Current California Fluoroscopy permit required
Current BCLS-C required
ARRT certification required

Nice To Haves

One year Special Procedures, Cath Lab, Vascular Lab and/or EP Lab experience preferred.
In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background with minimal of one year experience in a Radiologic setting.
Completion of Dysrhythmia or EKG class required within first year
Hemodynamic monitoring preferred
Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred
ACLS required within first year
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 in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
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
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.