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Adventist Health · 3 weeks ago

Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, (Cath Lab), Full Time, Day Shift, Up to 20k Hiring Incentive, Saint Helena

St Helena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Adventist Health is a not-for-profit health care organization serving various communities. The Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist aids physicians in diagnosing and treating heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, operating x-ray equipment, and assisting with procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assists physicians with procedures. Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed. Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members

Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures. Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures

Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for all cardiac Cath equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair

Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient

Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition. Charges are appropriately recorded. Performs general office duties as requested. Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans special procedures room

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Cardiac CatheterizationRadiologic TechnologyFluoroscopyCPR/BLS CertificationPhysiologic Equipment OperationPatient Vital Signs MonitoringRadiation Safety StandardsAseptic TechniquesPreventive MaintenancePatient Monitoring Equipment