Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

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ROLE

The Stanford Cardiovascular Interventional Tech department averages about 20-35 Cath Lab cases a day. The department has one of the busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will be working on complex cases from all around the world. As a CIT you will work on cases in Neuro IR, Cardiology, Structural heart, Vascular and Electrophysiology.

WHY STANFORD HEALTH CARE

- We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
- We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
- Our positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.
- We help you commute to work for free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more manageable for you and your family.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Brief Overview

The Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level I (CIT I) provides basic knowledge and competence in radiologic technology, imaging, devices, and provides assistance during neurovascular, vascular angiographic, cardiovascular, electrophysiologic procedures and disciplines.

LOCATION

Stanford Health Care

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Novice level, staff will work the first three (3) months with supervision, three (3) to six (6) months with minimal supervision and independent within six (6) months and has learned 2 services within one (1) year:
- Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart
- EP Service (Device implant)
- Neuro Service
- Vascular Service
- Provides scrub assistance during procedures.
- Provide aid during intervention cases (Ex. Prepping balloon, stent deployment, valve crimping and other tasks).
- Sets modality parameters on fixed and mobile angiography equipment.
- Enters data such as patient demographics in imaging equipment.
- Correctly archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS.
- Basic understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
- Operate ancillary equipment at the basic level; enter demographics, usage, needed supplies, measurement, archival.
- Basic understanding on ancillary and cath angio equipment (Ekos, Angio Jet, FFR, Volcano, Rotablator, IABP, Impella, U/S, IVUS, Cathworks) used in services.
- Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
- Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
- Basic knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters).
- Proficient on Sterile technique.
- Verifies and completes all documentation to include, EPIC and Inventory systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

- One (1) year Radiologic work related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Learning the principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
- Understand the basic supplies for procedures.
- Learning the safety requirements of the basic procedures.
- Learning about the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
- Learning the procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
- Demonstrate solid communications skills.
- Learning to recognize the specific age needs of the patients.
- Learning to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
- Understands and applies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

Licenses and Certifications

- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days
- CRT
- ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography
- RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy within 90 Days

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

COMPENSATION

- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $73.34 - $82.58 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.