Cardiovascular Services/Radiology Tech Full-Time Days

Position Summary

• Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during coronary diagnostic and coronary interventional procedures. These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high‑pressure contrast media injections system.
• Assist physicians in scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during radiology diagnostic examinations and interventional radiology procedures. These studies involve operation of radiographic imaging equipment and automatic high‑pressure contrast media injections system.
• Be on call for emergency cases such as STEMI and stroke patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians with scrubbing, monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiologic data during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Operate imaging system in all modalities, including x‑ray table and all features of computerized analysis software system.
• Operate physiologic monitoring system, understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
• Assist the physician during the insertion of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils, and other devices during the procedure.
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical expertise in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures under fluoroscopy, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Perform emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, pericardiocentesis, and insertion of an aortic balloon pump.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific care, including but not limited to identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, and assessing skin integrity. Applicable for populations checked: Infant, Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric.
• Complete and keep accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records. Maintain accurate reports, records, and statistics.
• Connect EKG, pulse oxymeter, and non‑invasive blood pressure monitors to patient; shave and pre‑prep puncture site; assist with patient transport to/from procedural suite; and set‑up procedure tray.
• Inventory and maintain supplies and maintain patient images library; test and perform quality control procedures on imaging equipment; maintain x‑ray lead aprons; maintain radiological badges; procure and post monthly radiation reports.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality). Act as patient advocate.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Completion of a two (2) year approved Radiologic Technician program.

Preferred Education

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a diagnostic and interventional procedural lab.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• State of California Certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and Radiological Technologist Fluoroscopy.
• Current American Heart Association BLS card.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS card.
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire).
• LA County Fire card (within 30 days from start).

Full‑Time
Day Shift
FTE: 1.0