Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiologic Technologist II

The Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiologic Technologist II (CIRT) is registered by the

state of California Radiologic Association and possesses a California state fluoroscopy

permit. The CIRT has responsibility, training and competence with diagnostic, routine and

complex interventional cardiac angiographic and cardiac implant procedures. The duties

also include routine and complex vascular, peripheral vascular, non-vascular,

interventional and trauma procedures. The technologist is also trained in OR radiographs.

CIRT's must have a combination of technical, radiologic and clinical skills. The CIRT is

under the direction of the physician of record during a procedure and reports to the clinical

coordinators and Director of Cardiology. The CIRT has the responsibility, accountability,

and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, cost effective care according to the

philosophy and goals of the Patient Care Division. Care is provided according to the

specific physiologic developmental and psychosocial needs of the patients. The CIRT

supports the mission, vision values, and expectation of excellence of NorthBay

Healthcare.