Adventist Health · 17 hours ago
Special Procedures Technologist, Cath Lab, Full-Time, Variable
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAdventist Health White Memorial is a leading healthcare provider in Boyle Heights, recognized for its commitment to performance excellence. The Special Procedures Technologist performs cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations and assists in interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab, using advanced imaging equipment to support physicians in patient diagnostics and treatment.
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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
Assists 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
Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity and electrical safety. 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
Qualification
Required
Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Preferred
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
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred
Company
Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a Adventist Health is a not-for-profit health care organization .
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gwen Mathews
CEO Ukiah Valley Medical Center, SrVP Operations AH Northern Cal Network
Kerry L. Heinrich
President and CEO
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