Electrophysiology Lab Cardiovascular Tech I

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been recognized nine years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. 

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Techs! 

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• The Cardiovascular Technician/ Radiology tech assists in all procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Intervention Center and is a member of the Electrophysiology Lab
• Provides a safe patient care environment, maintains and operates the physiological monitoring/recording system for both interventional cardiac and electrophysiology studies 
• Assists physicians by functioning as scrub tech, monitor role or assistant circulator, archives all digital images and documents all actions taken by the EP Lab 
• Responsible for being able to setup and operate all equipment within the department that may be required for a given procedure including but not limited to: Electrophysiology studies, Ablation, Pacemakers and ICD implants 

Hours for this position will be 9:00am to 7:30pm four shifts per week. 

Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible. 

Qualifications

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited training program eligible to sit for Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification or RCES exam required

License/Certifications: 

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• RCIS or RCES from Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred
• Applicants with RCIS or RCES certification may be considered as an Electrophysiology Tech II

Experience: 

• Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology experience preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Center or acute care experience required for consideration as an Electrophysiology Tech II

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 10995
Working Title : Electrophysiology Lab Cardiovascular Tech I - 10-Hour Day Shift - $5K Hiring Incentive!
Department : Electrophysiology Lab
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $36.31 - $56.28