Interventional Rad Tech, Cath Lab
Company: Community Medical Centers
Location: Fresno
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: *All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*Fresno
Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) is a unique specialty hospital
in Central California known for its luxurious accommodations,
excellent patient experience and five-star cardiac, vascular and
bariatric surgery services. Healthgrades and patients alike, have
rated our facility among the top California hospitals when it comes
to providing a healing environment. More than 90% of patients
surveyed indicated they would definitely recommend us to family and
friends. Healthgrades also ranks us in the top 5% nationally,
recognizing our hotel-like environment and service with the
Outstanding Patient Experience Award, eight years in a row. We have
48 private patient suites that are able to accommodate a patient's
overnight guest. Also, an additional nine private intensive care
suites. We are a technologically advanced facility with surgical
suites that promote minimally-invasive techniques for cardiac,
vascular, bariatric and general surgery.Responsibilities: As a
novice to advanced beginner interventional radiology technologist,
works with proceduralists as part of a procedural team to perform
interventional procedures. Operates medical imaging equipment
(single and bi-plane fluoroscopic angiographic equipment,
Ultrasound, Intravascular Ultrasound IVUS) and assists with device
management. The procedures range from routine diagnostic
angiographic procedures to complex vascular,
non-vascular-interventional and therapeutic
procedures.Accountabilities1. Accountable for correctly identifying
the patient and ensuring correct patient identification with all
imaging equipment and assuring integrity of patient identity in all
information systems used with procedure. 2. Participates in time
out. 3. Sterile Procedures - Properly sets up sterile procedural
trays for correct procedure. Properly preps patient for exams
(drape, site scrub/prep, table set up, prime lines). Follows
sterile technique when preparing for and assisting with procedures.
4. Assists with radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging technique for
optimal image quality while maintaining minimum radiation exposure
and fluoro times. 5. Follows medication management guidelines when
handling medications including proper documentation, storage,
security and labeling. 6. Ensures proper and consistent utilization
of radiation protection devices and maintains accurate patient
fluoro log. 7. Room turnover - Cleans equipment between uses.
Properly disposes single use items. Keeps work area clutter free.
Contacts Environmental Services immediately when needed. Assesses
inventory to ensure no shortages of supplies and ensures study is
charged/logged. 8. Participates in all mandatory staff meetings,
in-services and training programs to ensure continued understanding
of all departmental policies, procedures and performance
improvement processes. Participates in Medical Imaging and
corporate PI projects. 9. Performs other duties as
assigned.Qualifications:Education Graduate of an ARRT approved
school of Radiologic Technology requiredLicenses and Certifications
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by
American Heart Association (AHA) required CRT - State of California
Certified Radiologic Technologist required CRTFP - State of
California Radiologic Tech Fluoroscopy Permit required ARRT -
American Registry Radiologic Technologists (Effective for all
employees hired after 8.30.2020) required PreferredARRT(VI) - ARRT
Vascular Interventional Radiography ARRT(CI) - ARRT Cardiac
Interventional ARRT(CVI) - ARRT Cardiac-Vascular Intervention
(still valid but not available for new examinees) Please note: Per
the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be
vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test
regularly. Please note: If any bonuses are noted, they are only
applicable to external hires.Candidates must also meet current
bonus requirements to be eligible.
Keywords: Community Medical Centers, Fresno , Interventional Rad Tech, Cath Lab, Healthcare , Fresno, California
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