Cardiovascular Interventional Tech II - (Full-Time, 10-Hour Day Shifts)

Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level II (CIT II)

Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level II (CIT II) sets exposure parameters and provides the radiographic technical expertise during cardiovascular, neurovascular and angiographic procedures.

Locations: Stanford Health Care

What you will do:

• Intermediate level, competent to work independently in the first (2) services, and staff will be training to be proficient on the remaining 2 services.
• Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart
• EP Service (Device implant)
• Neuro Service
• Vascular Service
• Provides scrub assistance during procedures.
• Provide aid during intervention cases. (Ex. Prepping balloon, stent deployment, valve crimping and other tasks.
• Sets modality parameters on fixed and mobile angiography equipment.
• Enters data such as patient demographics in imaging equipment.
• Correctly archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS
• General understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
• Operates and trouble-shoots ancillary equipment. General understanding of needed supplies, measurement, archival.
• Intermediate understanding on ancillary and cath angio equipment (Ekos, Angio Jet, FFR, Volcano, Rotablator, IABP, Impella, U/S, IVUS, Cathworks) used in services.
• Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
• Utilizes time efficiently, able to prioritize work, asks for reassignment when free.
• Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters)
• Intermediate knowledge on sterile technique
• Enroll in preceptor class and precept in services that have been signed off.
• Verifies & completes all documentation to include EPIC and Inventory systems.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Associate's Degree

Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of cath angio work related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
• Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.
• Intermediate Understanding of the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
• Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
• Demonstrate intermediate communications skills.
• Ability to explain a basic procedure to the appropriate audience.
• Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.
• Need to confirm procedure assessment with more experienced Tech.
• With coaching, start to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Exemplifies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days
• CRT
• ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT
• RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $75.16 - $84.64 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.