Cardiovascular Tech

Overview

Cardiovascular Tech role at Talented Medical Solutions. Location: Torrance, CA. Shift options: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (10 hours) or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Upholds core values and provides customer service in accordance with Service, Excellence, Knowledge, Stability and Community.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and producing radiologic images of diagnostic quality.
• Works cooperatively with department staff to resolve problems expediently.
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patients' rights in all interfaces with patients.
• Adheres to ALARA safety principles and complies with organization-wide and department policies and procedures.
• Complies with patient care requirements of regulatory agencies and maintains knowledge of applicable policies.
• Maintains safe delivery of patient care and reports any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Practices aseptic technique, infection control procedures and understands radiation safety, MSDS and fire/safety policies.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to beginning an exam and maintains HIPAA compliance.
• Administers oral contrast as needed, prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists Radiologist during procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in operating x-ray equipment, CR and DR systems and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and assists with other duties as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
• Participates in performance improvement activities when warranted.
• Maintains work area with necessary supplies and performs duties beyond direct assignment as needed.

Qualifications

• Must Haves:
  • BLS
  • ARRT
  • (Fluoro and CRT) for IR Technologist
  • California State license
• Nice to Have:
  • CVT license preferred if possible
• Best Personality Fit:
  • Flexible with the hours

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical Practices
• Seniority level: Entry level

Unit Information

• Unit staff: 17 personnel (Techs – 16 Interventional Radiology Technologists; Admin – 1 Imaging assistant)
• Patients per day: 6–10 on LT 2nd floor and 10 cases per day on 1st floor
• Equipment: Philips Clarity bi-plane unit, Icono Siemens unit, Merge Hemodynamic system
• EMR: Merge Hemodynamic system

Policies and Dress Code

• Clock in/out times; lunch breaks required; overtime with manager signature; call-in policy; report injuries or illnesses to supervisor/manager; call-in process for coverage.
• Missed shift policy: no; Cancellation policy: 2 weeks' notice.
• Dress code: Scrub color – hospital OR scrubs.

Shift and Location

Shift Times: Days shift 07:30 to 18:00. Location: Torrance, CA.