Interventional Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - 10-hour Day Shift

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Sylmar
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.Summary of Essential Duties: The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist (RT) assists in all procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center and is a member of the Cath Lab team. Performs the radiological procedures at a technical level. Responsible for positioning the patient and fluoroscopic equipment as needed to obtain optimum views of all relevant anatomy during procedures. Provides a safe patient care environment, maintains and operates the physiological monitoring/recording system for both interventional cardiac and complex electrophysiology studies, is responsible for monitoring radiation exposure levels during all exams and ensuring that technical factors appropriate for the given procedure are used. Education:Graduate of a Radiology Technology program in an AMA approved school requiredLicense/Certifications:Current ARRT and CRT certifications requiredFluoroscopy permit requiredBLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (ACLS preferred)RCIS or RT-CI specialty certifications preferredExperience:A minimum of 2 years of Radiology experience required or has completed educational training involving clinical rotations experience in either Cath Lab or Special ProceduresExcellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills required -Keywords: Cardiac, Cath Lab, Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California - Working Title:Interventional Radiology Tech - Cath Lab - 10-hour Day ShiftDepartment:Cardiac Cath. LabBusiness Entity:Service Lines & OpsJob Category:,Imaging,ImagingJob Specialty:Diagnostic ImagingPosition Type:Full-timeShift Length:10 hour shiftShift Type:Day

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