Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, (Cath Lab), Full Time, Day Shift, 20K Hiring Incentive

Adventist Health•Saint Helena, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Operates x-ray and physiological equipment. Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains equipment and records test results.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€&aquot; Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
Current Fluoroscopy license: Required in CA within 6 months of hire
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

One year's catheterization experience: Preferred

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.