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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Full-Time
$51.27 - $87.16/hr
Mid
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology Program is required.
  • Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and two years of electrophysiology experience are required.
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist certification from the California Department of Public Health is required.
  • Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit from the California Department of Public Health is required.
  • Radiography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Fire Life Safety Training for Los Angeles City is required; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Responsibilities
  • Organize, plan, and direct activities relating to patients and procedures for the designated area when assigned by the Department Coordinator or Department Manager.
  • Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
  • Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for structural heart repair procedures, including pulmonary and aortic valvuloplasty, VSD, ASD, PFO, and PDA closures.
  • Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for transcatheter valve replacement, MitraClip, and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedures, and participate in clinical trial studies.
  • Serve as scrub assistant or circulate for implant procedures such as Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator procedures.
  • Set up, maintain, and operate rotational atherectomy (Rotablator) and thrombolysis (EKOS) equipment.
  • Set up, maintain, and operate interventional electrophysiology equipment for ablation, trans-septal ablations, mapping, and electrophysiology studies.
  • Assist with cardiovascular tests and record patients’ hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
  • Monitor and document physiological monitoring and recording equipment, and document actions during procedures.
  • Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms and alert the credentialed provider and other team members during procedures according to protocol.
  • Manage patient arterial and venous access sites after procedures, including sheath removal and safe management of hemostatic devices.
  • Prepare, maintain, and operate ventricular assist devices and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
  • Prepare, maintain, and operate intracardiac echocardiography, intravascular ultrasound, and ultrasound equipment.
  • Adjust technical factors according to patient age and the body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
  • Assist in training and guiding technologists cross-training in the Cath Lab department.
  • Confirm patient identity by checking name and birthdate.
  • Review physician notes and special instructions, consulting with the cardiologist and patient as necessary to ensure safety and appropriateness.
  • Recognize emergency situations, initiate a code, and provide appropriate aid as needed.
  • Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
  • Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of patients and instruments.
  • Record pertinent patient information, complete required paperwork, maintain files, ensure images are archived in the cardiology PACS, and perform billing functions accurately and on time.
  • Keep Cath Lab rooms and workstations orderly and prepared, ensure exam rooms are stocked, and assist with ordering and stocking department supplies and equipment.
  • Participate in after-hours uncontrolled standby and callback, using a pager while on duty and standby.
  • Perform related duties, tasks, or projects outside the immediate work area as assigned or required, including scheduling, transport, and clerical work.
  • Use the chain of command to communicate concerns involving the department, coworkers, or medical staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Electrophysiology experience with EPS, A-Fib/SVT/VT ablation, and 3D mapping is desired.
  • Interventional peripheral vascular experience with PTA, stent, laser atherectomy, and carotid stenting is desired.
  • Structural heart repair experience with TAVR, TMVR-MitraClip, Watchman, pulmonic valve insertion, and septal closure is desired.
  • Cardiac support device experience with IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart, and ECMO is desired.
  • Advanced ARRT certification in vascular, cardiac, or cardiovascular radiography is preferred.

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