Stanford Health Care·Palo Alto, California
The CIT II provides radiographic technical expertise and scrub assistance during cardiovascular, neurovascular, and angiographic procedures. Responsibilities include setting modality parameters, archiving images in PACS, and maintaining procedural equipment and supplies.
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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)
Our Cath Lab department has one of the busiest structural heart departments in the country, and techs will be working on complex cases from around the world. Our Cath Lab stands out by conducting specialized procedures, participating in clinical and research trials, and engaging in live broadcasts with facilities worldwide.
As a CIT, you will work on cases in neuro IR, cardiology, structural heart, and endovascular surgery. The department averages about 30-40 cases a day.
Why Join 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 CITs 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.
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A Brief Overview Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist Level II (CIT II) sets exposure parameters and provides the radiographic technical expertise during cardiovascular, neurovascular and angiographic procedures.
What you will do
Intermediate level, competent to work independently in the first (2) services, and staff will be training to be proficient on the remaining 2 services.
o Adult Cardiology Service and Structural Heart
o EP Service (Device implant)
and
o Neuro Service
o 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
General understanding of imaging techniques, protocols and equipment functions.
Operates and trouble-shoots ancillary equipment. General understanding of needed supplies, measurement, archival.
Intermediate 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.
Utilizes time efficiently, able to prioritize work, asks for reassignment when free.
Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
Intermediate knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters)
Intermediate knowledge on sterile technique
Enroll in preceptor class and precept in services that have been signed off.
Verifies & completes all documentation to include EPIC and Inventory systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.
Intermediate Understanding of the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.
Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
Demonstrate intermediate communications skills.
Ability to explain a basic procedure to the appropriate audience.
Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.
Need to confirm procedure assessment with more experienced Tech.
With coaching, start to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
Exemplifies the principles of CI Care to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
These principles apply to ALL employees: 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.
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.
Generally starting at $76.29 - $85.91 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.
Candidates should have an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and 1 to 3 years of cath angio experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and ARRT-RTR/RTF.
Market context
In California, cardiovascular interventional tech roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals need experienced cath and angio staff for day-shift procedural coverage. This role is competitive because it asks for an associate’s degree, 1 to 3 years of cath angio experience, and current BLS, ACLS, and ARRT-RTR/RTF credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the procedural setting before applying.
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