Cardiovascular Radiological Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

1w1 week ago

Montage Health

Monterey, US · Full-time · $124,000 – $168,000

About this role

Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the Cardiovascular Radiological Technologist (CRT) delivers quality patient care to all patient populations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The CRT possesses skills to competently provide diagnostic and interventional cardiac angiograms with proper documentation of radiology record requirements and radiation safety. Maximizes the use of equipment and resources.

The CRT performs all cardiac-radiographic procedures in the area of assignment and is accountable for all radiation-related procedures in the department. Interacts in a positive, service-oriented manner with patients, medical staff, and peers. Ensures radiation safety protocols are followed during procedures.

This role involves working under pressure in a fast-paced cardiac cath lab environment. Requires critical thinking, sharp assessment skills, quick decision-making, and effective communication. On-call duties rotate among team members to support 24/7 operations.

After orientation, CRTs gain independent assignment of telemetry-monitored patients upon passing the Arrhythmia Interpretation/Telemetry test at 85%. Annual testing maintains proficiency. Contributes to a collaborative team focused on high-quality cardiac imaging and interventions.

Requirements

Acute Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the past three years
Current licensure with the State of California in Fluoroscopy and Diagnostic Radiography
Current with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or ASRT continuing education for California licensing
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS Certification prior to independent assignment
Pass Arrhythmia Interpretation/Telemetry test at 85% prior to independent assignment (tested annually)
Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis
Critical thinking, sharp assessment skills, quick decision-making ability, and work under pressure

Responsibilities

Deliver quality patient care to all patient populations in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Provide diagnostic and interventional cardiac angiograms with proper documentation
Ensure radiology record requirements and radiation safety during procedures
Perform all cardiac-radiographic procedures in the area of assignment
Interact in a positive, service-oriented manner with patients, medical staff, and peers
Maximize the use of equipment and resources
Maintain accountability for all radiation-related procedures in the department