Cardiovascular Tech

Need either a CVT Scrub Technologist or an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Shift 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (10 hrs.) or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hrs.) and can be on-call.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. CORE VALUES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
1. Embraces the value of Service, Excellence, Knowledge, Stability and Community.
2. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and consistently
produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality.
3. Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems
expediently.
4. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when
dealing with customers.
5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patient’s rights in all interfaces with
patients.
B. ADHERES TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times.
2. Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures,
including working of policies, reference to policies as needed.
3. Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including working
knowledge of policies, reference to and compliance to policies.
4. Actively creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a
constant awareness of safety issues. Immediately corrects and reports any unsafe
conditions found.
5. Practices aseptic technique, isolation and infection control procedures.
6. Knowledge of Radiation Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet and Fire/Safety policies and
procedures. Able to identify where information manuals are located.
7. Uses 2 patient identifiers prior to beginning an exam.
8. All matters are handled in a confidential manner per HIPAA policies and California Law
regulations.
C. AREAS OF EMPHASIS
1. Administers oral contrast as needed per exam.
2. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists
Radiologist during procedures.
3. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation if all x-ray equipment, CR and
DR systems.
4. Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead.
5. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures
to department advantage-assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
6. Employee understands his/her role on maintaining medication security to authorized
personnel only.
7. Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job category to all
age groups.
8. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
D. DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
1. Demonstrates competency in the use of Hospital information System (HIS), Radiology
Information System (RIS) and PACS.
2. Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces,
etc.) when warranted.
3. Demonstrate confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.
4. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel
in other areas of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette.
E. DEVELOPMENT
1. Keeps work area stocked with office and medical supplies efficiently and reorder
through appropriate personnel when necessary.
2. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly
assigned.

Position Description:

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Shift Times:

Days shift 0730 to 1800

Call Requirements:Preferred to cover calls if possible (Days and weekends)

Float: N/A

Unit Information:

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Staff on unit: 17 staff

Techs-16 Interventional Radiology Technologist

Admin- 1 Imaging assistant

Patients per day: 6-10 on LT 2nd floor and 10 cases per day in 1st floor

Type of equipment:Philips Clarity bi-plane unit and Icono Siemens unit

EMR(Epic, Cerner, etc): Merge Hemodynamic system

Skill Set:

Must Haves :

Non-negotiables each candidate must have to be considered.Include required certifications.

·Certifications: BLS

·ARRT

·(Flouro and CRT) for IR Technologist

·California State license

Nice to have :

•CVT license preferred if possible.

Best Personality Fit:

•Flexible with the hours

Unit Policies:

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·Clock In/out time

·Lunch breaks – Required.

·Overtime- Manager signature required

·Cell Phone Use -

·Where to report injuries, COVID-19, sick calls, etc.? Call into supervisor or manager.

·Call – In Policy/ Process-call into supervisor or manager.

·Missed Shift-NO

·Cancelation Policy 2 weeks notice

·Block Scheduling-No

Dress Code:

•ScrubColor–Hospital OR scrubs