Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: Alameda Health System Careers
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:
100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible
dependents
Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer
paid
Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in
multiple plans.
Generous paid time off plans
Role Overview:
The Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - Invasive Specialist
assists the Radiologist and Cardiologist in the Interventional
Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab in the performance of
invasive procedures and provides a safe environment for the
patient. The Interventional Services CRT assumes responsibility for
the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging as well
as the efficient operation of the equipment in the Interventional
Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The Interventional Services
CRT will also participate in monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating
duties. This classification reports directly to the Director of
Cardiovascular Services. - Performs related dueties as
required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties
performed by employees in this classification. However, employees
may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all
duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the
classification.
1. Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment,
fluoroscopy check and radiation protection for the professional
staff and Physicians.
2. Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional
Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in
conjunction with cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses,
and cardiovascular technicians.
3. Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician
in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization
procedures.
4. Provides a safe environment for the patient during their
Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures
5. May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum compliance
to principles of aseptic/sterile technique by self and members of
the team. Ensures adequate floor and room stock are available for
imaging procedures.
6. Assists in the recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data
obtained during the interventional cardiovascular procedures.
7. Assists in monitoring patient. Including but not limited to:
Hemodynamic data/ECG/Angiographic data. Recognition of changes of
the above, documenting as necessary and reporting to physician and
other team members in a time sensitive fashion.
8. Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory
equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to the
principles of aseptic/sterile technique. Maintains and evaluates
equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
9. Provides a safe environment for the patient during their stay in
the Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory. Performs circulator duties during invasive procedures
in the Lab, including gathering and organizing equipment,
instruments and supplies necessary for the performance of Cardiac
Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures, and
providing emergency ACLS interventions appropriate to their scope
of practice.
10. Assist RN/MD with monitoring for moderate sedation during
Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology
procedures.
11. Can apply ACLS protocols and emergency drug knowledge during
critical situations to ensure patient safety within RT scope of
practice.
12. May assist RN/MD with pre-, intra-, and post procedure
assessments on all patients to meet nursing needs and to assist and
consult with the physician and other professional staff.
13. Provides patient education.
14. Assumes on call duty as assigned. Responds within 30 minutes to
the hospital for emergency procedures.
15. Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic
environment for patient and families; sets up and controls the
environment essential for infection control.
16. Participates in the implementation of patient care standards,
infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist
with conducting studies; participates in unit and other
meetings.
17. Contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or
provide patient information
18. Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to
other providers
19. Contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or
provide patient information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge, skills and - abilities as well as
possession of any required licenses or certifications is
qualifying.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
Technology.
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Minimum Experience: Three years recent experience in Cardiac
Catheterization Laboratory with interventional cardiology/STEMI is
required.(One year must be within the last two years). -
Interventional radiology experience preferred.
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RequiredLicenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life
Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart
Association.
RequiredLicenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support
Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
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Required Licenses/Certifications: Current California Fluoroscopy
permit required.
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RequiredLicenses/Certifications: Possess a valid current
certificate as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State
ofCalifornia. Valid ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification or
equivalent education approved by the state of California.
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RequiredLicenses/Certifications: RCIS Eligible preferred -
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. - RCIS eligible
within two years of hire. - RCIS exam must be taken and passed
within 1 year of eligibility.
Pay Range: $64.81 - $83.23 / Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the
role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be
determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a
candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and
certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective
bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the
organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions
a generous comprehensive benefits program.
Highland General Hospital
Interventional Radiology
Full Time
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FTE: 1
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