Cath Lab Technologist

Position Summary

The Cardiovascular Special Procedures Technologist performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures to a patent population of adults through geriatric. Additionally, in order to support Saddleback Medical Center as a STEMI, Stroke and Thrombectomy Capable Receiving Center this position requires competencies in the following specialty areas: Invasive Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Peripheral Vascular, Neurovascular Interventions and TAVR procedures.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Ability to consistently apply infection control policies and procedures
• Mets population specific competencies
• Demonstrates ability to competently perform special procedures/radiology technologists’ responsibilities according to department protocols
• Attends department specific education/training and in-services
• Provides input to improve department operations, equipment and supply needs
• Demonstrates a positive influence and recognize the efforts of others
• Demonstrates ability to competently perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures for cardiovascular, neurovascular and interventional radiology
• Demonstrates the ability to competently perform hemodynamic monitoring
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment
• Ability to serve as a role model and to mentor new staff members
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives

Minimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience

• One year Special Procedures, Cath Lab, Vascular Lab and/or EP Lab experience preferred
• In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background with minimal of one year experience in a Radiologic setting
• Completion of Dysrhythmia or EKG class required within first year
• Hemodynamic monitoring preferred
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Current CRT licensure required
• Current California Fluoroscopy permit required
• Current BCLS-C required ACLS required within first year
• ARRT certification required
• RCIS preferred