Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist

Company: Adventist Health
Location: Clearlake
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description - External Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission. We're looking for someone to join our team as a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist who: Assists physicians with procedures. Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed. Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members. Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures. Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures. Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for all cardiac cath equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair. Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient. Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition. Charges are appropriately recorded. Performs general office duties as requested. Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans special procedures room. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Required: Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) licensure in state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent: Preferred One year's catheterization experience: Preferred American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Preferred Refer to the Required Licenses and Certifications list for additional job and/or unit specific requirements. Required Skills Refer to Job Analysis #02B for details regarding additional ability requirements.

Keywords: Adventist Health, Santa Rosa , Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Other , Clearlake, California