"Interventional / Principal Radiologic Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab - FT Days"

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Position assists the interventional radiologist, cardiologist, vascular surgeon or other physicians as assigned, in the performance of minimally invasive and invasive fluoroscopic guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Procedures consist of complex vascular and non-vascular procedures including cardiovascular, electrophysiology, endovascular, and neurological interventions. The technologist is responsible for pre-procedural set up, operating various radiology and support equipment, sterile field, scrub and circulating assistance during the procedure. The technologist is responsible for image archive management and appropriate documentation for the purpose of supply management, billing and procedural documentation. The Technologist assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of high quality, safe, cost efficient patient care. The technologist assists attending physicians, fellows, clinical nurses, and CVTs with all aspects of the procedure. By the nature of this position, the technologist has access to medications and contract solutions associated with the delivery of direct patient care. He/she participates in the training of less senior Radiologic Technologists and students.

This position may be filled as an Interventional Radiologic Tech (006496) or Principal Interventional Radiologic Tech (009021) and the classification is dependent upon certification held. The Interventional Radiologic Tech position requires Advanced ARRT Certification in Cardiac and/ or Vascular Interventional Radiography with minimum of three years of experience as a Radiology Tech in a Cardiac Catheterization, Peripheral Vascular, and EP Lab, the Principal Interventional Radiologic Tech requires previous experience and AART certification.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Must support the academic nature of the organization engaging in and supporting the teaching role and research.
• Must maintain a high level of decorum to maintain the collegial team approach needed to operate in this environment.
• Must be available to work evenings, nights and/or weekends. Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedules
• Current BLS certification
• CRT license/certification
• CDPH Radiologic Technologist Fluroscopy permit
• Advanced ARRT Certification in Cardiac and/ or Vascular Interventional Radiography
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
• ARRT license/certification
• ACLS certification upon hire
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience as a Radiology Technologist in a Cardiac Catheterization, Peripheral Vascular and EP Lab

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practice of hemodynamic monitoring, EKG and pressure waveforms
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working in more than one specialized radiology setting
• Experience working in a Hybrid Operating Room Setting
• Experience with electrophysiology procedures
• Experience in a wide array of interventional technology and possible applications as well as current generation fixed fluoroscopic equipment, 3D and virtual CT capabilities, and post processing
• Bilingual Preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Radiation Science

Licenses and Certifications:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Supp

Education:

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.