Special Procedures Technologist - Cath Lab

About the role

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.
• Aids physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams.
• Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer.
• Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician.
• Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.
• Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.
• Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.
• Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Assists physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.
• Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering with program standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures: Preferred

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to operate complex medical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $51.09 to $70.07. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department

Cath Lab

Shift Length

8 Hours

Locations

• Marysville, CA, United States

Assignment Category

Full-time regular