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Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is proud of the full range of quality services we provide. Since 1971, we have dedicated our efforts to meet and serve the medical needs of our growing community. We were the first hospital in Orange County to offer residents an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Thrombectomy Receiving Center certified by The Joint Commission. We are one of only two certified Pediatric ICUs in Orange County and the only hospital in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach with a Level III Neonatal ICU. We�re proud of the efforts of our physicians, nurses and staff who strive to provide you with the best care possible.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

IR Tech Full Time Days Position Summary:

The IR Radiology Tech is responsible for performing the appropriate skills and techniques necessary during the cardiovascular procedure under the scope of practice. The IR Radiology Tech has the responsibility of identifying and maintain patient safety as it relates to radiation exposure and safety. Position rotates between scrub, monitor and circulator. This position requires taking call and ability if called to be at the hospital within 30 minutes

1. Maintain equipment and supplies and organizes work area
2. Interacts with patients, visitors, staff and physicians
3. Performs clerical duties
4. Maintain educational and technical training
5. Assists the physician by planning all cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, peripheral angioplasty, Interventional Radiology procedures, insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump, Angiojet, atherectomy, impella devices, temporary and permanent cardiac implantable devices .
6. Assists in transportation of patient to and from cath lab, and in preparation of patient and chart for cardiac catheterization or other procedures performed in cath lab.
7. Responsible for assisting with direct patient care during procedures and in post-procedural area.
8. Is responsible for prepping the patient, setting up sterile field, back table and all instruments and catheters used during the procedures.
9. Demonstrates competency and tests all equipment prior to procedure to insure proper functioning.
10. Demonstrates competency and ability to operate equipment used during procedures.
11. Prepares all monitoring equipment prior to the procedure to include the hemodynamic monitor oximetry, cardiac output computer, all transducers, during procedures.
12. Reports equipment malfunctions and obtains repair service as needed.
13. Performs inventory maintenance.
14. Assists with the ordering of supplies and equipment, proper stocking and maintenance of department as needed, to include equipment cleaning and sterilization.
15. Assists in retrieval of images for physicians as requested, and helps to maintain film and hemodynamic reports properly.
16. Accountable for regulatory and compliance standards.
17. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
18. Attends in-service and symposiums to keep updates on interventional cardiovascular and radiology procedure advancements.
19. Assists in preparation of cardiovascular conference.
20. Demonstrates knowledge of Radiation protection.
21. Annotates using electronic or radiopaque markers to indicate anatomical side , position and relevant information on images
22. Ensures weekly phantom checks
23. Checks MD privileging prior to start of case
24. Practices sterile technique , universal precautions
25. Accountable for efficient time and resource management
26. Responsible for effective communication with patients, physicians, co-workers, and other customers.
27. Completes other duties as assigned.
28. Practices Attendance Policy

Facility Responsibility:
1. Ensures accurate billing and order for each procedure
2. Completes other duties as assigned
3. Ensures timeliness from study order to completion.
4. Sends all studies to appropriate IP address within the CPACS system.
5. Alerts Registered Nurse Coordinator of any system malfunction immediately.
6. Notifies Bio-Med with any equipment malfunction according to policy.
7. Manages Kronos correctly.
8. Ability to respond within thirty minutes of call back.

Required: Degree from and accredited Radiologic Technologist school and current ARRT licensure and CRT.

At least 2 years working in Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology Suite

Current California license,CRT and AART, Current California Fluoroscopy license. Current BLS, ACLS.

Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

The hospital, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to combine any of the above required experiences, or to consider applicants other work related experience in order to meet the above mentioned requirements.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Pay Range: $41.25 - $57.10
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee�s qualifications and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

About Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas with 112,000 employees. Through an expansive care network that includes United Surgical Partners International, we operate 65 hospitals and approximately 510 other healthcare facilities, including surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and imaging centers and other care sites and clinics. We also operate Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.

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