Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiologic Technologist

  Not Disclosed

  Fairfield, CA

  3.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - Local

  $91.2/hour - $96.2/hour

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The client, is looking for support on staffing a Interventional Radiologic Tech opening.

The Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiologic Technologist II (CIRT) is registered by the state of California Radiologic Association and possesses a California state fluoroscopy permit.
The CIRT has responsibility, training and competence with diagnostic, routine and complex interventional cardiac angiographic and cardiac implant procedures.
The duties also include routine and complex vascular, peripheral vascular, non-vascular, interventional and trauma procedures.
The technologist is also trained in OR radiographs.
CIRT’s must have a combination of technical, radiologic and clinical skills.
The CIRT is under the direction of the physician of record during a procedure and reports to the clinical coordinators and Director of Cardiology.
The CIRT has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, cost effective care according to the philosophy and goals of the Patient Care Division.
Care is provided according to the specific physiologic developmental and psychosocial needs of the patients.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

5 (Exceptional) – This rating should be reserved for truly outstanding performance. Performance is clearly recognizable as superior; a role model for others.
4 (Frequently Exceeds) – Strong performance that consistently meets and frequently exceeds job requirements. Performance is higher than most people.
3 (Consistently Displays) – Capable, satisfactory performance that consistently meets and occasionally exceeds job requirements. Performance is like most people.
2 (Occasionally Displays) – Generally adequate performance but needs some improvement in order to consistently meet job requirements. Performance is somewhat lower than most people.
1 (Rarely or Never Displays) – Inadequate performance that is consistently below job requirements and clearly problematic. Performance is much lower than most people.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Client Behaviors and Professionalism

The client is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at the client
The Client principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
Employees have the responsibility and accountability to demonstrate and role model these behaviors.
Employees are empowered to provide feedback to peers, co-workers, and/or physicians, when appropriate to address behavior consistent and inconsistent with the client.
Caring: Employee consistently treats everyone they come in contact with (peers, co-workers, physicians, visitors, patients) in a friendly and helpful manner.
Demonstrates genuine concern for the wellbeing of others. Consistently treats others as the individual wants to be treated, affirms the worth and potential of others, and encourages caring behaviors.
Communication: Employee earns and maintains the trust of others by being consistent in their words and actions. Employee listens first and strives to understand events as they have meaning to others. Provides frequent, direct, truthful, and consistent communication. Ensures clear and compelling purpose for the work that needs to be done and shows appreciation for the efforts and results. Celebrates accomplishments.
Collaboration: Employee consistently honors promises and commitments. Conducts their work in the spirit of cooperation.
Establishes and maintains healthy interpersonal relationships with everyone they come in contact with (peers, co-workers, physicians, visitors, patients, etc.).
Appreciates and uses the knowledge and experiences of others, including those that might differ from their own. Fully supports decisions once they are made.
Is fair, equitable, and aware of all actions affecting others.
Competence: Employee consistently takes personal responsibility for uncompromising levels of service, quality, and safety.
Employee is accountable for problems and opportunities that cross their path by doing whatever it takes to do the right thing. Manages resources with prudence and responsibility. Encourages innovation and risk taking in others. Engages in lifelong learning to grow more skilled.

Professionalism:

Demonstrates respect and affirmation of team members’ unique scope of practice and contribution to work interdependently to achieve a common purpose and to accept responsibility for creating a culture of learning, mutual support and creative problem solving.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Follows and holds team accountable to established organization, division, and department policies/procedures/protocols.
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.

Patient Care

Provides care that is consistent with the principles of Relationship Based Care
Prepares room, x-ray equipment and completes procedural setup as needed for invasive cardiac, cardiac implant/explant, vascular, peripheral vascular, interventional radiologic and trauma based procedures.
Under RN leadership, assists with procedural preparation of patients
Instructs patients regarding x-ray procedures in a manner specific to the developmental age and special needs/behaviors of the patient.
Assists with the transfer of patients when possible.
Assist the cardiologist, interventional radiologist, vascular surgeon or other physicians in the performance of minimally invasive and invasive fluoroscopic guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Positions patients for fluoro and cine imaging during invasive cardiac, cardiac implants/explants, vascular, peripheral vascular and non-vascular, interventional radiologic and trauma based procedures in order to obtain optimal results. Under supervision of the physician, adjusts x-ray tubes for properly angled views.
Observes patient during procedure, reporting unusual occurrences to RN assessing patient.
Responsible for preparation of pressure injector and performing of DSA.
Is familiar with and able to respond to all aspects and situations pertaining to codes
and emergency situations occurring in the Cath Lab.
Performs and calculates ejection fractions.
As assigned, proficient in assisting the physician as a Scrub Technician in invasive cardiac, cardiac implant/explant, vascular, peripheral, non-vascular, interventional radiology and trauma based procedures.
Proficient in connecting the patient to all types of monitoring equipment for the procedure
Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate safe patient hand offs.
Documents per hospital & departmental standards/policy. Utilizes manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity.
Proficient in the set up and use of atherectomy systems and thrombus extraction devices.
Proficient in use of advanced technologies (i.e. laser)

3. General Standards

Promotes a safe environment for staff, patients, physicians and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
Maintains clean environment and is responsible for upkeep of x-ray equipment, Medrad injector, PCACS and IVUS/FFR.
Maintains equipment properly and demonstrates a current working knowledge and safe use of equipment, and instrumentation
Reports any unusual occurrences with equipment immediately to the RN and physician.
Proficient in Siemens, McKesson, MedRad, PCACS and IVUS.
Archives all computer images to computer hard drive, and copies data to a CD. Maintains film and CD archive.
Conducts and documents required quality control procedures to maintain proper image quality.
Conducts and documents required annual examination of lead aprons. Reports discrepancies to director or clinical coordinator(s).
Responsible to record all equipment problems in logbook and initiate services calls for all imaging equipment Medrad injector, PCACS and IVUS/FFR. Reports calls and resulting service to Clinical Coordinator(s) or designate. Keeps all other staff on duty abreast of problems with the equipment.
Responsible for radiation safety. Responsible for JCAHO, ALARA and Title 22 Standards and department radiation safety policies. Reports deviations to the Clinical Coordinator(s).

4. Leadership

Serves as a role model and preceptor to students, orientees, and unregistered technologists.
Acts as a clinical resource to staff, physicians, and families
Collaborates with other members or the health care team. Assists in open, direct communication with other health care providers
Remains flexible in staffing requests and during staffing shortages
Participates as requested by the Supervisor/Director in interviewing prospective employees
Escalates barriers to following policies/procedures/protocols, providing patient care, documenting/use of the EHR (Cerner/Phillips/McKesson) to Clinical Coordinator/Director.
Aids in developing solutions to issues.
Actively participates in unit huddles, unit meetings, shared governance activities/discussions and contributes to solid teamwork on the unit
Utilizes time management skills to accomplish established tasks


Performance Improvement

Unit and Organizational goals are met or exceeded
Accountable to understand unit, organization, and national metrics (, core measures, national patient safety goals) and contributes in their day to day work to meeting those metrics
Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and department of Health will be met.
Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met.

Patient Satisfaction

Unit and Organizational Patient Satisfaction HCAHPS goals are met or exceeded.
Contributes to positive patient care experience metrics through individual interactions with patients and families. Accountable to understand the impact of personal behaviors on HCAHPS results.
Initially receives physician, employee, and patient complaints and provides information to Supervisor or Director. Assists in resolution of complaint with the goal of immediate resolution if possible

Fiscal Responsibility

Proficient in the procedures for charging of procedures and supplies.
Takes individual responsibility for appropriate use of financial resources including staffing resources, equipment, and supplies
Actively participates in and contributes to the client programs and/or initiatives designed to maximize the return on organization financial resources through improvements or service delivery, reduction in expenses, and/or optimization of revenue

Professional Development

Integrates evidence based practice strategies to guide practice decisions, organizes and presents/educational topic.
Participates in departmental and other continuing educational opportunities in his/her area of expertise.
Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning for self and others
Attends required skills fair, unit and organizational based educational sessions within allotted timeframe
With professional and positive attitude, remains flexible to quickly adapt to the needs of the patient, unit, and organization
Participates in policy development, review, and revision.
Holds self-accountable for deadlines and outcomes
Seeks mentorship appropriately
Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited two-year school of x-ray technology.
Licensure/Certification: Current CA CRT, ARRT, and CA Fluoroscopy permit required. Current AHA or AHA equivalent BLS required. ACLS preferred. RCIS preferred.
Experience Must have a year recent experience in an interventional lab performing peripheral vascular procedures/intervention and/or interventional radiology and/or interventional cardiology. Experience in coronary interventions preferred. Experience with CPACS preferred.
Skills: Demonstrates competence in clinical specialty. Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a complex situation. Independent and reliable with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Communication – Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills in the English language.
Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Physical Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Effort: Performs all physical duties of the job. Requires lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills. Ability to move equipment.
Age Specific: The CIRT delivers care that is specific to the special behavior/needs within the scope of services for Cardiology.
Hours of Work: Variable. Stand-by availability required with 30-minute arrival time.


Note :

Shift: Days; 10 hour shifts 7a-5:30p with potential for call
AWS: 10 OT 12 DT, OT 40 in a week.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status