Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech II Beverly Hills, CA

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute performing more than 8000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including this twelve-laboratory facility we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

As a Catheterization Lab Technician you will use physiological monitoring/recording systems to create manipulate improve and record analog and digital radiographic images used in diagnostic electrophysiology and interventional cardio-vascular procedures and examinations. You will perform a range of technical and supportive patient care tasks in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.

We are currently offering a $5000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Techs!

Summary of Essential Duties:

Assists with CVIC procedures applying approved protocols per standards of practice for safety speed organization precision and accuracy based upon the departments accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols adhering to department safety and productivity standards.
Scrubs monitors assists and circulates safely and timely supplying necessary equipment and performing vascular site management while supporting FDA approved and clinical research procedures.
Performs all diagnostic tests including coronary and structural heart intervention using electronic physiologic monitoring equipment and accurately records ECG electrograms hemodynamics echocardiographic and other vital tracing obtained throughout the procedure.
Prepares and administers contrast and follows department procedures and guidelines in handling of contrast to maintain compliance with all safety requirements. Observes radiation and laser protection to regulatory safety requirements.
Performs sterile processing within guidelines for sterile field and equipment preparation including inspection counting cleaning patient and equipment transport room stock and documentation with notification to supervisor and action needed for resolution.