Radiology Technologist, Invasive Radiology, 10 Hour, Day Shift
Category
Imaging/Radiology
Job Location
Tracking Code
21363-977
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience.
Assists licensed independent physicians in minimally invasive catheter-based diagnostic and interventional radiological procedures while maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort. Procedures include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.
Required Skills
- Technical skills in general radiography and fluoroscopy
- Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
- Knowledge of all interventional radiology procedures
- Skilled in the use of contrast agents, stents, PTA catheters, wires, guide catheter sheaths, Thrombectomy, atherectomy, and thrombolysis interventional equipment.
- Basic patient care and assessment techniques
- Knowledgeable in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
- High degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques
Required Experience
Required:
- Certificates from CRT and/or ARRT
- CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support
- Two (2) years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting performing diagnostic radiological procedures
Preferred:
- Two (2) years of angiography training preferred
- ARRT in Vascular-Interventional Radiography