Cath Lab Tech

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

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! The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute performing more than 8000 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 $5000.00 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 required or willing to obtain within one year from start date to maintain status as a Tech II
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience required performing a variety of Radiologic Interventional scans and/or procedures in a busy clinic environment Applicants with less than 3 years of experience may be considered as Cardiovascular IR Tech I Excellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills required Congenital Heart experience preferred

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S. with 886 licensed beds 2100 physicians 2800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.