CATH LAB/INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Stanford Health Care - Tri Valley Job Opportunity

Assists the invasive cardiologist, Interventional Radiologist, and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of interventional procedures. Shares responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging and efficient operation of equipment in the interventional labs. Participates in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. Maintains adequate levels of inventory in assigned procedure and restocks inventories as needed. Operates appropriate medical equipment and interacts professionally with customers and staff.

Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures

Monitors and documents all essential hemodynamic measurements throughout diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures.

Utilizes and troubleshoots all adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities necessary to complete.

Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing interventional procedures.

Provides a safe environment for patients undergoing interventional procedures including instituting methods to reduce radiation exposure.

Monitors and documents all X-ray exposure doses. Ensures radiation protection protocols are followed by all staff members and patients

Inventories procedure rooms and stocks as needed. Completes expired stock list monthly.

Participates in cross training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Lab. Maintains all CEU's required for certification and or licensure.

Effectively completes and ensures that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.

Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.

Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work in a fast-paced changing environment

Strong customer service skills

Organized and detail oriented

Basic knowledge of budgeting

Strong computer skills

Strong knowledge or safety, quality management and join commission standards for department

Ability to troubleshoot equipment and escalate to management if needed.

CRT

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $75.72 - $100.96 per hour