US-CA-Riverside

# of Openings: 1
Category: Per Diem
System ID: 19707
Group Name: TGS


Overview

Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.

Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits...

• Positive work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
• Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Plan

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist is responsible for ensuring safe procedures are carried out in the delivery of cardiac services to patients. Analyzes, uses and cares for all technical equipment and supplies and produces and maintains accurate records and reports as necessary. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will scrub and assist the physician with cardiac, vascular and IR procedures. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist will be competent in hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, aseptic technique, and CVL scrub procedures and sterile equipment usage.

• Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility's policies & procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers & develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, facility staff, vendors and the public - in person, on the telephone, or by email.
• Preforms the role of CVL scrub by anticipating the needs of the physician and keeping the circulating nurse informed of any needs throughout a procedure.
• Ensures all supplies, equipment and medications are assembled prior to the start of the procedure.
• Combines the knowledge of human anatomy, cardiovascular procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate the physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all new equipment requests are appropriately analyzed based on utilization and data from the provider.
• Maintain radiation safety at all ties in accordance with radiation safety policies and procedures
• Promotes safe environment. Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, being aware of and controlling hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiological technology, or of certified RCIS program, AS or BS degree preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• ARRT or RCIS Certification required.

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