Cardiovascular Tech

Overview Cardiovascular Tech role at Talented Medical Solutions. Location: Torrance, CA. Shift options: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (10 hours) or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) and on-call. Responsibilities Upholds core values and provides customer service in accordance with Service, Excellence, Knowledge, Stability and Community. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and producing radiologic images of diagnostic quality. Works cooperatively with department staff to resolve problems expediently. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patients' rights in all interfaces with patients. Adheres to ALARA safety principles and complies with organization-wide and department policies and procedures. Complies with patient care requirements of regulatory agencies and maintains knowledge of applicable policies. Maintains safe delivery of patient care and reports any unsafe conditions immediately. Practices aseptic technique, infection control procedures and understands radiation safety, MSDS and fire/safety policies. Uses two patient identifiers prior to beginning an exam and maintains HIPAA compliance. Administers oral contrast as needed, prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists Radiologist during procedures. Demonstrates competence in operating x-ray equipment, CR and DR systems and reports equipment malfunctions. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and assists with other duties as needed. Maintains knowledge of Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Participates in performance improvement activities when warranted. Maintains work area with necessary supplies and performs duties beyond direct assignment as needed. Qualifications Must Haves: BLS ARRT (Fluoro and CRT) for IR Technologist California State license Nice to Have: CVT license preferred if possible Best Personality Fit: Flexible with the hours Employment Details Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Medical Practices Seniority level: Entry level Unit Information Unit staff: 17 personnel (Techs – 16 Interventional Radiology Technologists; Admin – 1 Imaging assistant) Patients per day: 6–10 on LT 2nd floor and 10 cases per day on 1st floor Equipment: Philips Clarity bi-plane unit, Icono Siemens unit, Merge Hemodynamic system EMR: Merge Hemodynamic system Policies and Dress Code Clock in/out times; lunch breaks required; overtime with manager signature; call-in policy; report injuries or illnesses to supervisor/manager; call-in process for coverage. Missed shift policy: no; Cancellation policy: 2 weeks' notice. Dress code: Scrub color – hospital OR scrubs. Shift and Location Shift Times: Days shift 07:30 to 18:00. Location: Torrance, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr