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Job ID: 879607
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,921.69
Job Title
Cath Lab Senior Special Procedures Technologist
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Call required: after hours, every other weekend, and two weeknights per week
Key Responsibilities
- Perform, assist, and complete cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations using advanced cardiovascular lab equipment
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization procedures
- Position and instruct patients for examinations, immobilize patients on examining tables, and follow specified imaging protocols
- Assist physicians with specialized interventional procedures including entering technical factors into computer systems and manipulating x-ray tube positioning
- Activate fluoroscopic and cinefluorographic equipment and initiate automatic injection of contrast medium as directed by physicians
- Mentor, model, and train staff on technical skills and provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for departmental staff
Required Qualifications
- Radiologic Technologist (RT) licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification: Required
- Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM), TEAM-A, or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification: Required
- Minimum of two years of recent experience in the field
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent education and experience
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
- Three or more years of technical experience, with experience specifically as a Special Procedures Technologist
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic cardiovascular lab environment utilizing sophisticated imaging technology in a culturally rich and diverse metropolitan area
- Opportunity to take on a senior-level role with mentorship responsibilities and influence over team development