Lead Cath Lab Tech

Work Location and Shift

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 10hrs (United States of America)

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

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Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

The Invasive Radiologic Technician Lead is responsible for scrubbing/monitoring/operating the bi-plane and lab equipment for all diagnostic, interventional, hybrid, interventional radiology and electrophysiologic catherization procedures performed in the Catheterization Lab; serves as a resource to other technologists. Manages the lab supplies/storage, charges, and monitors equipment maintenance issues to assure quality and compliance with regulatory measures and partners with the Charge RN and Manager on patient flow and operations.

Precepts new CCL Tech associates; coaches their clinical development; and provides feedback on Rad Tech clinical competence to the Manager. Selects and sets up cath procedures according to patient age specific needs and physician preferences. Shares emergency call to cover evenings/holidays/weekends in conjunction with other staff. The population includes newborns through young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease and arrhythmias.

Minimum $50.40 Midpoint $66.78 Maximum $83.16 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Required:
  
  Minimum five (5) years of Cath Lab/Interventional experience which includes three (3) years in the cardiac cath lab scrubbing.
• Preferred:
  Two (2) years of Pediatric cath lab experience. Electrophysiology experience strongly preferred.

• Required:
  
  Graduate from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program.

• Required:
  
  Preceptor course.

• Required:
  
  Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate analytical, organizational, critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills; adaptable, flexible and serves as a strong change agent; execute attention to detail, vigilance, poise, and composure in stressful situations; assist team in meeting regulatory requirements; role model; and have Proficient skills in Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of procedures and practices with diagnostic EP studies, RF/Cryo ablation, transesophageal pacing, and ICE. Identifying arrhythmias and using Micropace. Ability to configure pinning for catheter configuration.

• Required:
  
  American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT);
  Radiologic Technologist
  -CA (CRT);
  Certified Radiologic Technologist - CA Fluoroscopy permit (if candidate is from out of state, California Certified Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy must be obtained within 6 months of hire);
  Basic Life Support (BLS);
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS);
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Functional Demand:
Medium - High energy level.

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting…