Job DescriptionAre you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.Summary of Essential Duties:
The Cardiovascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist (RT) assists in all procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center and is a member of the Cath Lab team.
Performs the radiological procedures at a technical level.
Responsible for positioning the patient and fluoroscopic equipment as needed to obtain optimum views of all relevant anatomy during procedures.
Provides a safe patient care environment, maintains and operates the physiological monitoring/recording system for both interventional cardiac and complex electrophysiology studies, is responsible for monitoring radiation exposure levels during all exams and ensuring that technical factors appropriate for the given procedure are used.
Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.QualificationsEducation:
Graduate of a Radiology Technology program in an AMA approved school required
License/Certifications:
Current ARRT and CRT certifications required
Fluoroscopy permit required
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (ACLS preferred)
RT-CI specialty certification preferred
Experience:
Experience performing a variety of Radiologic Interventional scans and/or procedures in a busy clinic environment preferred
Applicants with more than 3 years of experience may be considered as Cardiovascular IR Tech II
Excellent arrhythmia recognition and hemodynamic monitoring skills required
Congenital Heart experience preferred
Keywords: Cardiac, Cardiovascular, Heart, Interventional, Cath, Catheterization, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, CaliforniaAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Req ID : 4993Working Title : Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Tech I - 10-Hour Day Shift - $5,000 Hiring Incentive!Department : Cardiac Cath LabBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : ImagingJob Specialty : Diagnostic ImagingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 10 hourBase Pay : $40.02 - $62.03Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
