Travel Special Procedures Tech - $2,927 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Sr. Special Procedures Technologist Profession: Sr. Special Procedures Technologist Specialty: Sr. Special Procedures Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: Either 7 am - 5:30 pm, 8 am - 6:30 pm, or 9 am - 7:30 pm Experience: Preferred three years of technical experience; experience as a Special Procedures Technologist preferred License: Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice Certifications: - Preferred ARRT certification - Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Required Client Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification - Required Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification - Required Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Description: Centered in the heart of the community, this healthcare provider has a 70-year history of delivering quality healthcare. The facility includes a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office, and surgical and laboratory services. The greater area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams, and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community. Performs, assists, and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using 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. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models, mentors, and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization. Aids physicians in diagnostic evaluation and treatment by following specified protocols. Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as the amount and quality of radiation beam and specified filming sequence into the computer. Raises and lowers the examining table and manipulates and positions the x-ray tube in response to instructions from physicians. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patients. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera to produce images that assist physicians in guiding catheters through the cardiovascular system of the patient. Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and offers clear discharge instructions. Observes gauges and videos screens of multichannel data analysis systems that indicate blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during imaging of the cardiovascular system. Alerts physicians to changes in patient responses. Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity, and electrical safety. Assists physicians in interventional procedures such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloons in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages. Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering to standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. This department performs before, during, and after care of invasive, interventional, and therapeutic procedures to treat cardiac and vascular disorders.