Cath Lab Technologist

Description

Title: Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Long Beach Medical Center

Department: Invasive Cardiology

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (10hr)

Pay Rate*: $59.00/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Radiologic Technologist Special Procedures performs duties directly related to interventional imaging and assists physicians on all procedures. Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures. Assists physicians by scrubbing as related to the procedures. Assists in patient care and preparation of the lab by performing routine and delegated technical and clerical duties.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Identifies the appropriate procedures to be performed. Conducts quality control and assurance on imaging and other applicable equipment to ensures safe and reliable function and operation. Administers safe contrast media. Practices radiation protection measures to ensure exposure to patients and staff is "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA).

• Evaluates and attends to patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after exams to ensure proper patient care and a positive examination experience.

• Prepares equipment for procedures and ensures cleanliness of exam area and equipment.

• Ensures proper documentation of patient demographics in all applicable equipment. Accurately records all procedures and pertinent information.

• Assists with patient care on all procedures performed in Interventional Radiology to include procedural set-up and patient preparation. Serves as scrub personnel on all procedures performed in Interventional Radiology.

• Assists with training of Radiology Technologist students and new Radiology Technologist personnel to provide quality education, instruction and orientation to the Radiology Department.

• Supports physician relationships and partnerships by maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up. Provides additional information on x-ray requests to assist radiologist in dictating all necessary findings for exams.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Minimum 1 year general radiologic technology experience or student with clinical rotation completed at MemorialCare required.

• Minimum 1 year cardiac catheterization laboratory experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required.

• California Fluoroscopy Permit required.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.