Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patients in the Electrophysiology & Cardiac Catheterization Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Radiologic Technologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists. Procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab are performed from pediatrics to geriatrics that include, but not limited to: diagnostic EP studies, atrial flutter/fib ablations, PVC ablations, SVT ablations, VT ablations, temp pacer, Watchman, Lariat, loop recorders, and implanted pacemakers/defibrillators. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent physician, nursing and technologist intervention. The EP Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR) performs a variety of technical functions and patient care activities intraprocedure. The primary function of the CV RTR is the operation of fluoroscopy in the EP Lab. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring procedures, scrubbing procedures, unit development projects, assisting with supply and equipment management/stocking, and other duties as assigned. EP CV RTR staff may be cross trained to Cardiac Cath procedures and support those cases as needed. The EP CV RTR may be trained to assist in lead extraction procedures in the SOR Hybrid OR room or walk-in procedures in the Cath Lab bay. The department is open Monday through Friday from 0645 to 1715 for routine, urgent, and emergent cases. Outpatient procedures are also performed at the Center for Health and Healing Building 2, Multispecialty Procedure Unit (MSPU). Staff are expected to work in both locations. An on-call team is available 7 days a week for all cases after routine hours of operation.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the operation of radiologic equipment or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
A valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
BLS from AHA required.
New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
Student candidates must obtain the RT(R) (ARRT) certification within 6 months of their hire date.
Candidates must have a current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) temporary license for student hires and permanent license for registered hires.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists physician during cases while operating a variety of complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography within the Cardiac Cath Lab suite.
Circulating in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures.
Cross train to another service area (Cath Lab, Hybrid OR, etc).
Prep the patient and prepare supplies under sterile conditions for the procedure.
Scrub in with the physician and assist in performing procedure.
Ability to use fine motor skills with prepping supplies and equipment, including but not limited to, threading balloons on wires.
Accurately obtains x-rays for the exams while being respectful to the patient’s abilities and safety issues.
Operates automatic injectors and selects the appropriate contrast agent for the patient and the exam under the direction of the physician.
In collaboration with other staff, provides patient care during examinations.
Responsible for equipment maintenance and use including, but not limited to, recognizing, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions along with coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments.
Work independently on-call with department physicians and nurse.