Interventional Cardiology Rad Tech Transition Program - La Jolla

The Interventional Cardiology Rad Tech Transition Program is a hospital-based cardiac procedural area training program which includes in-person and virtual classroom time along with precepted hours. The program is 24 weeks in length. There is no PTO for the duration of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will promote into a full time Cath Lab/EP Rad Tech 1 position at the Cath/EP Lab at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla
. Scripps does reserve the right to make placements based on current business needs and any other appropriate factors.

Interventional Cardiology departments are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with conditions such as coronary artery disease, electrical issues such as a-fib, valvular regurgitation with structural heart implants, and improving ejection fraction with the implantation of cardiac pacemakers.

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• Under general supervision, the CV Radiologic Technologist operates digital fluoroscopy equipment in accordance with guidelines outlined in Title 17.
• Oversees the performance of quality control procedures.
• Enforces principles of radiation safety and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Assists the cardiologist during diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab.
• Assists with the preparation of the patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Prepares, operates, and ensures the proper functioning of equipment associated with the performance of these procedures.
• Monitors and logs events, including the performance of hemodynamic calculations and/or intracardiac measurements.
• Operates digital processing equipment and performs quality control procedures as required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists with the patient transportation, as needed.

Application Period: 2/8/26 - 3/7/26

Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited for a live, virtual interview during the interview period of 3/16/26 - 4/10/26

Program: 6/15/26 - 11/28/26

New Hires/Rehires must be able to start on 6/1/26

Note:

Must be available to complete entire program. Class attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized

Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• A minimum of one-year recent, clinical experience as a Registered Technologist, Radiography

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current California CRT license
• Current California Fluoroscopy license
• Current BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state.

Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health 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 disability.