Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Company: Adventist Health
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, DAY SHIFT, FULL TIME Adventist Health
is more than an award-winning health system. We provide
whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good
- from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our
unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and
hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now
is your chance to apply your passion to our mission. We're looking
for someone to join our team as a Cardiovascular Radiologic
Technologist who: Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of
heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and
non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary
systems. Operates x-ray and physiological equipment. Assists with
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains equipment and
records test results. Essential Functions: Assists physicians with
procedures. Operates all special procedure equipment and can select
and modify technical factors as needed. Acts as a resource for
specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies
knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares
improvements with team members. Monitors, records and evaluates
patient vital signs throughout procedures. Provides protection to
patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards;
uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly
practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and
infection control procedures. Operates, records and maintains
physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical
cardiovascular procedures. Responsible for all cardiac cath
equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated
patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and
regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates
the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair. Assists
the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special
procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter
or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the
catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient. Completes
appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures,
including special procedures record sheet and Radiology
requisition. Charges are appropriately recorded. Performs general
office duties as requested. Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans
and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans
special procedures room. Performs other job-related duties as
assigned. QualificationsYou'll be successful with the following
qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent:
Preferred Work Experience: One year's catheterization experience:
Preferred Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing
of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all
associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not
limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability
of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year),
COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition
of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious
exemptions may apply.
Keywords: Adventist Health, Bakersfield , Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Other , Bakersfield, California
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