Sr. Special Procedures Technologist-Los Angeles-CA-15887-AUTO OFFER - EPIC Exp Required

Sr. Special Procedures Technologist

Job Summary

Performs, assists, and completes Cardiac and Vascular Radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies.

Education & Experience
• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's) (Preferred)
• Three years' technical experience (Preferred)
• Experience as Special Procedures Technologist (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice (Required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) (Required)
• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) (Required)
• Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Required)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (Angio cardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.
• Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams.
• Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer.
• Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician.
• Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.
• Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.