Dual Campus Invasive Radiology Technologist Lead Whittier, CA

Dual Campus Invasive Radiology Technologist Lead, Full Time, Days Category

Imaging/Radiology

12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, California

Full-Time/Regular

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

The dual campus Invasive Radiology Lead will work at both the Whittier and Downey Campuses. Generally the time will be split daily as follows;
Mondays and Tuesdays at Downey and Wednesday – Friday at the Whittier campus. There will be limited or no intra day split coverage unless absolutely necessary . The Lead is responsible for circulating and scrubbing during procedures, patient teaching, and assisting with patient care within scope of practice. In addition to performing procedures, this position acts as the principle invasive radiology technologist overseeing the technical operations required for the performance of routine and advanced procedures.

This individual is responsible for coordinating work assignments,coordinating staff breaks and developing the Work and On-call schedules at both campuses. Reviews and updates procedure manuals and protocols; assists in staff education, maintaining competencies and training; ensures daily quality controls and testing of equipment; provides input to IR Manager regarding hiring and annual performance appraisals for IR Technologist staff ; assists with inventory management;

and participates in quality improvement projects in the department. This individual is considered an expert-level IR tech. The ability to self-direct and to organize a varied workload is required.

• Expert technical skills in general radiography and fluoroscopy procedures
• Advanced knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Advanced knowledge of all interventional radiology procedures
• Expertly skilled in the use of contrast agents, stents, PTA catheters, wires, guide catheter sheaths, thrombectomy, atherectomy, thrombolysis interventional equipment.
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in radiation safety, radiation protection and medical terminology
• High degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques

Required:

• Three (3) years’ experience in a hospital setting performing diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• VI Certification
• ARRT in Vascular-Interventional Radiography
• CA Fluoroscopy License

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V