Lead Technician-Cardiac Cath- -Temecula Valley Hospital

Responsibilities

Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023.

The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals  for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Health grades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.

Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target:
Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target:
Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

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Lead Technician – Cardiac Cath Lab

The Temecula Valley Hospital Lead Cardiac Cath Lab Tech is responsible for supervising clinical, technical, and non-technical staff to assure efficient and quality patient care. The Lead will be responsible for coordinating and integrating interdepartmental services. The Lead Technician maintains departmental schedules, including all ACU and cardiovascular labs, fixed hours and on call, including coordinating after hour cases. The Lead Technician will be expected to work as a Cath Lab Technician and also cover for absent employees and/or the Director of Cardiovascular Services.

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the Cardiovascular Department operations

Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately
Ability to work collaboratively with hospital and radiology staff

Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests

Foster a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members, sets goals

Ability to manage a diverse workforce

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to follow physician’s orders

Provides current Imaging Department policies

Effective supervision and teaching skills

Knowledge of current advances in related technologies

Possesses strong oral, written, and communication skills

Effective problem solving process and its application in the clinical setting

Strong knowledge of the variety of procedures performed in the department, and Title 17 licensing rules and regulations required

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a cardiovascular department that performs a variety of procedures

Graduate from a cardiovascular technology (CVT) or Radiologic technology (RT) certified school of discipline

Associates Degree required

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Active California Radiology Technologist (CRT) license along with fluoro license and active American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) license required; OR, RCIS/RCES

BLS required

ACLS required

Society affiliation preferred

RCIS and/or RCES preferred

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and…