<p>Job Locations</p> <p>US-CA-Oceanside</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.</p> <p>Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The licensed Rad Tech - IR/Cath Lab is a caregiver who assists in the performance of the cardiac catherization by assuring the imaging quality and storage of images according to departmental standards. Operates the fluoroscopy equipment in a manner that provides the highest quality image for the cardiologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization. Responsibilities include appropriate billing for each procedure.</p> <p>Major Position Responsibilities:</p> <p>The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.</p> <ul> <li>Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. </li><li>Maintains and promotes safety, infection control, and performance standards. </li><li>Ensures patient and physician satisfaction. </li><li>Facilitates transportation of patients to exam rooms, assists with transfer to exam table and tray set-up. </li><li>Operates angiographic equipment using correct parameters. Adjusts KV and MA setting appropriate to patient population in accordance with title 17 and follows ALARA. </li><li>Assures proper billing for each procedure. Ensure quality control on billing. </li><li>Reviews Cine films and sets interventional roadmaps under the direction of the Cardiologist. </li><li>Accurately enters data into radiology information systems. </li><li>May perform other duties at the request of the Cardiologist including answering phones and taking messages. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of one-year catheterization lab or interventional radiology experience, required. </li><li>Fulfills and maintains competencies. </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of radiology, required. </li></ul> <p>Licenses:</p> <ul> <li>CRT (CA Radiologic Technology certificate), required. </li><li>CA Fluoroscopy permit, required. </li><li>ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), required. </li></ul> <p>Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. </li><li>Current ACLS certification, required within 6 months of hire or transfer; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. (Cath Lab only). </li><li>Additional Unit specific certification may be required. </li></ul> <p>Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.</p> <ul> <li>Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience. </li></ul> <p>To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)</p> <p>TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.</p>