- Enters the Cardiac Cath Lab with experience in interventional cardiovascular procedures eager to advance in a highly technical and challenging work environment.
- Use departmental and Organization resources appropriately.
- Is competent in left heart hemodynamic and physiological measurement recording on the current system.
- Proven competencies in rhythm and dysrhythmia recognition (ACLS current).
- Ability to operate multiple specialized modalities to include, but not limited to, pressure transducers, blood oximetry, and thermodilution cardiac output.
- Setup of dedicated equipment for physiological coronary flow reserve, intravascular and intracardiac ultrasound, pressure injectors, atherectomy systems, and thrombus extraction devices.
- Scrub assist advances to interventional procedures to include coronary and endovascular stents, electrophysiology/ablation.
- Pacemaker and defibrillator generator implants and intra-atrial occlusion device implants.
- Assists with daily inventory scanning of patient encounters to the web-based tracking system.
- Use departmental and Organization resources appropriately.
- Maintain attendance according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree or higher.
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
- Efficiently performs all routine and advanced procedures and interventional radiology exams.
- Acts as a lead technologist with responsibilities including exam flow coordination, scheduling, supply ordering and tracking, equipment quality control, exam charging, orientation and training of new employees and service recovery.
- Completes two (2) units of mandatory stroke specific training/education annually as required.
- Experience must include right and left hemodynamic monitoring, using a laser for procedures, and performing all (HVI/Radiology) procedures.
- Previous lead technologist experiences.
- Advanced training or education in sub-specialty preferred.
- Standby/on-call required with a 30-minute response time requirement.
- California State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) License (CRTXR) and Fluoroscopy License (CRTFL)
- AHA BLS Certification (BLS)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology certification (RTR)
- ARRT post-primary certification in CV Interventional, Cardiovascular Interventional
interventional radiology tech i - Newport Beach, United States - Hoag
Description
Salary Range: $ $ /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Hoag's Heart & Vascular Institute is home to eight cardiac catheterization labs: six at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and two at Hoag Hospital Irvine.
Our State-of-the- art Electrophysiology Cath Lab Suite is the first of its kind in Orange County At an expansive 12,740 square-foot unit including 12 new pre-and post-procedure beds. This is the first Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Suite installation to offer the complete integration of leading-edge EP technology with a special focus on arrhythmia management, to treat conditions such as atrial fibrillation. This progressive technology enables Hoag physicians and clinicians to thoroughly evaluate and diagnose a full spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, as well as provide the latest in state-of-the-art treatment options. The integration of these elements achieves the highest level of efficiency and safety for the patient to support the best possible outcomes.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education Training & Experience
License Required
Certifications Required
Certifications Preferred