Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab - Part Time​/Req

Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab - Part Time/Days - Req#

Antelope Valley Medical Center is hiring a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab. This Part Time/Days role provides technical assistance in the Cardiovascular Laboratory, operates radiologic equipment, and supports diagnostic, invasive, and surgical procedures under supervision.

• Operates radiologic equipment and positions patients for invasive procedures to obtain optimal studies
• Operates and positions detectors for fluoroscopy imaging
• Maintains optimal performance and safety of radiologic and related equipment
• Ensure images are migrated to PACS; perform post-processing as required
• Maintain radiologic equipment and supplies; manage lead protection for the cath lab
• Track radiation exposure times and contrast totals for each procedure
• Perform weekly fluoroscopy equipment quality control
• Provide patient care and assist physicians during procedures as scrub personnel
• Assist physicians by providing necessary supplies/equipment during procedures
• Transport patients to and from the cardiovascular lab
• Utilize ancillary equipment used during procedures and participate in patient education

• Answer phones
• Schedule procedures and prepare daily schedule
• Send films and reports to physicians as needed

• Knowledge of vascular anatomy and coronary imaging views
• Knowledge of contrast media usage and radiation protection
• Familiarity with ancillary equipment (e.g., IVUS, FFR, IABP, ECT) and sterile technique
• Ability to position patients for radiologic imaging and assist as scrub personnel
• Ability to operate digital recording and roadmap systems, image detectors, and angiographic injectors
• Ability to set up sterile field for invasive and surgical procedures and assist during procedures

• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Compassion
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of studies in radiological sciences

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience

• BCLS
• Current CRT certification from the State of California, Radiologic Health Section
• Current Fluoroscopy Permit from the State of California, Radiologic Health Section
• Current ARRT certification
• RCIS certification preferred

• Adhere to AVH Leaves of Absence, Paid Time Off, and Hours Worked policies
• Adhere to department dress code and safety rules
• Organize work, follow policies, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to participate in department and hospital education and maintain quality assurance standards

• Work is performed in a normal hospital setting; primarily in a lab
• Department operates 24/7; team-based work with lifting, pushing, and standing for prolonged periods
• Lead aprons required during procedures

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent; radiological studies coursework
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  BCLS, California CRT, California Fluoroscopy Permit, ARRT; RCIS preferred

• Part-time

• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Antelope Valley Medical Center.