Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. 

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Techs! 

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist (RT) assists in all procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center and is a member of the Cath Lab team. 
• Performs the radiological procedures at a technical level. 
• Responsible for positioning the patient and fluoroscopic equipment as needed to obtain optimum views of all relevant anatomy during procedures. 
• Provides a safe patient care environment, maintains and operates the physiological monitoring/recording system for both interventional cardiac and complex electrophysiology studies, is responsible for monitoring radiation exposure levels during all exams and ensuring that technical factors appropriate for the given procedure are used. 

Education:

• Graduate of a Radiology Technology program in an AMA approved school required

License/Certifications:

• Current ARRT and CRT certifications required
• Fluoroscopy permit required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (ACLS preferred)
• RT-CI specialty certification preferred

Experience:

• Experience performing a variety of Radiologic Interventional scans and/or procedures in a busy clinic environment preferred
• Applicants with more than 3 years of experience may be considered as Cardiovascular IR Tech II
• Excellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills required
• Congenital Heart experience preferred

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