INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECH III - HEART CATHERIZATION LAB

Location

Newport Beach, CA | United States

Job description

Salary Range:  $45.8900 - $70.5400 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Hoag’s Heart & Vascular Institute is home to eight cardiac catheterization labs: six at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and two at Hoag Hospital Irvine. 

Our State-of-the-art Electrophysiology CATH lab Suite  is the first of its kind in Orange County! At an expansive 12,740 square-foot unit including 12 new pre- and post-procedure beds. This is the first Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Suite installation to offer the complete integration of leading-edge EP technology with a special focus on arrhythmia management, to treat conditions such as atrial fibrillation. This progressive technology enables Hoag physicians and clinicians to thoroughly evaluate and diagnose a full spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, as well as provide the latest in state-of-the-art treatment options. The integration of these elements achieves the highest level of efficiency and safety for the patient to support the best possible outcomes.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist III works in collaboration with the technical supervisor and medical director to provide high-quality diagnostic special procedures and interventional studies. 

• The technologist provides education to the patient/family about these procedures, as well as pre/post-procedure instructions as applicable. The technologist efficiently and accurately documents all procedures, patient-related events, and equipment issues. 
• Call responsibility is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• ll Interventional Radiology Technologists project an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct and support the Radiology Department mission.
• They participate in the continuous quality improvement process while maintaining a working knowledge and following all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation and quality control requirements, as well as specific regulatory requirements of Title 22, California Licensing & Certification of Health Facilities and Title 17, California Radiation Control Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned that do not violate laws or regulations that require personnel with special licensure.
• Performs additional procedures in the Heart and Vascular Institute Hybrid Operating Room.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher.
• Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
• 5 years of continuous hospital experience in special procedures/interventional radiology or equivalent.
• Performs all routine and advanced special procedures and interventional radiology exams. 
• Acts as a lead technologist with responsibilities including exam flow coordination, scheduling, supply ordering and tracking, equipment quality control, exam charging, orientation and training of new employees, and service recovery. 
• Completes two (2) units of mandatory stroke-specific training/education annually as required.
• Experience must include right and left hemodynamic monitoring, using a laser for procedures, and performing all (HVI/Radiology) procedures.

License Required

• California State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) License (CRTXR)
• Fluoroscopy License (CRTFL)

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS Certification (BLS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology certification (RTR) 

Certifications Preferred

Interventional Radiology department only:

• ARRT post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional (VI) Radiography.

Cardiology departments only:  

• ARRT post-primary certification in CV Interventional, Cardiovascular Interventional

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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