Cath Lab/IR Technologist

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job. A Brief Overview Assists the invasive cardiologist, Interventional Radiologist, and/or vascular surgeon in the performance of interventional procedures. Shares responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging and efficient operation of equipment in the interventional labs. Participates in hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties.

Maintains adequate levels of inventory in assigned procedure and restocks inventories as needed. Operates appropriate medical equipment and interacts professionally with customers and staff. Locations Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley What you will do The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures Monitors and documents all essential hemodynamic measurements throughout diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures. Utilizes and troubleshoots all adjunct diagnostic and interventional modalities necessary to complete. Provides technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing interventional procedures. Provides a safe environment for patients undergoing interventional procedures including instituting methods to reduce radiation exposure. Monitors and documents all X-ray exposure doses.

Ensures radiation protection protocols are followed by all staff members and patients Inventories procedure rooms and stocks as needed. Completes expired stock list monthly. Participates in cross training in all aspects of the Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Lab. Maintains all CEU's required for certification and or licensure. Effectively completes and ensures that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.

C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions Education Qualifications Graduate of accredited School of Radiology Required Experience Qualifications 3+ years to 5 years of Cath Lab experience Required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Proficient in scrubbing at minimum two modalities (IR, Vascular, EP, Cath, Structural Heart) Precepts new hires Hemodynamics monitoring and documentation Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong…

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