Job Description

Description

Under supervision, to scrub in and perform highly specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional cardiac and radiology procedures in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL).

Please note: All applicants are required to attach proof of valid licenses and/or certificates. Applicants that do not attach proof to their application will be rejected.

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Typical Tasks

Positions in these classifications perform imaging procedures primarily in their respective area(s) of competency. The following is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent in this classification:

Directly assists the physician(s) during cardiovascular, interventional, electrophysiology, and angiographic procedures;

Archives images in Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) or Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) and verifies all required images are stored, properly specified, names corrected, and in the proper archive;

Operates ancillary equipment at a more advanced level for the modality, including measurements, indications, and troubleshooting;

Organizes technical assignments and assists patient flow in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab;

Completes daily room calibration and weekly fluoroscopy checks of all equipment;

Correctly obtains and identifies angiographic images, utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice;

Manipulates and sends images via the PACS and CVIS;

Operates and trouble-shoots, as necessary, diagnostic equipment and Interventional Adjuncts, via AngioJet, Rotoblator, Laser, etc.;

Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;

Mixes, fills, and administers contrast media and medications from an automatic pressure injector and physician manifold during the procedures under direction of a physician;

Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed;

Performs other assigned radiographic procedures;

Performs routine administrative tasks;

Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels;

Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during procedures;

Provides advanced scrub assistance, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection during advanced procedures;

Performs patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relays information to nurse or physician in the room;

Verifies physician orders and properly organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and positioning;

May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through five (5) years of experience performing Interventional Radiology procedures, including one (1) year of recent experience in a cardiac catheterization lab.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.

Possession of a valid California Fluoroscopy license.

Within two years of appointment, possession of one of the following certificates:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)

ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)

ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Knowledge of:

Services including interventional, cardiovascular, and electrophysiology;

Ancillary equipment for the modality, including measurements, indications, and troubleshooting;

Radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment;

Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods, and equipment relative to angiography procedures;

Structural and organic anatomy;

Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures;

Principles of radiation physics;

Principles of image processing and development;

Scrub procedures, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection;

Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety;

Physician orders to properly organize necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing;

Basic computer applications.

Ability to:

Perform complex radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures;

Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;

Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations;

Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;

Effectively communicate in English with patients and medical staff, both orally and in written form;

Follow written and oral instructions;

Prioritize tasks for safety and timeliness;

Work independently with minimal supervision;

Perform advanced scrub procedures;

Perform basic patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relay information to nurse or physician.

Physical Requirements

Willingly be placed on on-call status as needed.

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