Travel Special Procedures Tech - $2,953 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Sr. Special Procedures Technologist Profession: Special Procedures Technologist Specialty: Special Procedures Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Variable Shift Hours per Shift: Either 7am-5:30pm, 8am-6:30pm, or 9am-7:30pm. Experience: Minimum of three years of technical experience preferred, with experience as a Special Procedures Technologist preferred. License: Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice. Certifications: - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required - Client Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification required - Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification required - Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required Must-Have: Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or equivalent preferred. Description: 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 to aid in diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Positions and immobilizes patients on the 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 into the computer. Raises and lowers the examining table and manipulates and positions the x-ray tube in response to instructions from the physician. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into the blood vessels of patients. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera to produce images that assist the physician in guiding the catheter through the cardiovascular system of the patient. Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and clear discharge instructions. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of the multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during imaging of the cardiovascular system. Alerts the physician to changes in patient responses. Monitors and controls environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, and electrical safety. Assists the physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting a balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages. Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering to program 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. If you use this department, do not use related service codes for Electrophysiology.