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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The Radiology Tech – Scrub position requires extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The tech will be scrubbing in with the physician and assisting with procedures as a part of a four person team that performs peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures; including but not limited to preparing the supply tray, passing guide wires and catheters and operating the table and fluoroscopic equipment. The tech will also participate in “on call” rotation.
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Reports to
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Lab Manager and/or Director of Cardiac Services
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Supervises
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None
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Graduation from an Accredited Educational Program in Diagnostic Radiology Technology approved by the American Medical Association and the American College of Radiology
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: CRT, Fluoro License (within 6 months of hire), and American Heart Association BLS and ACLS.
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Preferred: CV OR CI CERTIFICATE; ARRT Certification
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Experience
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Required: 1 year prior Scrub Tech experience; 2 Years Radiology Tech
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
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Assists cardiologist with the appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.
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Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and procedure rooms through sterilization techniques and universal protocols while maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
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Uses PACS according to hospital protocol.
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Performs radiographic procedures of high technical quality.
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Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
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Maintains equipment; reporting all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
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Stocks room appropriately for exams and at the end of shift.
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Assists cardiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures including but not limited to right and left coronary angiograms, coronary stent, athrectomy, thrombectomy, and STEMI care.
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Scrubs to assist with passage of catheters/ guide wires.
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Loads power injectors with contrast media; prepares for injection. Positions patient; immobilizes as necessary.
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Operates fluoroscopic equipment. Positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
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Prepares supplies for procedures. Sets up and maintains sterile trays and other equipment, practicing sterile techniques. Passes instruments and supplies to the cardiologist.
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Assists in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to new technologists.
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Monitors assigned inventory expirations dates.
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Maintains an inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires and miscellaneous kits under discretion of the Cath Lab manager and order supplies.
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Performs coronary angiographic and interventional procedures with cardiologist.
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Maintains an orderly instrument table and cleanliness of equipment and rooms and maintains adequate supplies.
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Anticipates cardiologists needs by review of preference cards and procuring appropriate supplies.
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Demonstrates cost effectiveness by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
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Operates the x-ray equipment when assigned to Radiology Tech duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
