Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab

OHSU•Portland, OR

49d•$51 - $69

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 Cardiac Cath Lab are performed from infants to geriatrics that include: diagnostic and interventional coronary angiogram, complex valve, congenital, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, Impella placement, STEMI, post heart transplant and heart failure procedures. Patients require continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent physician, nursing and technologist intervention. The Cardiac Cath Lab Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR) performs technical functions and patient care activities intraprocedural. The primary function of the CV RTR is the operation of fluoroscopy in the Cardiac Cath 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. Cath Lab CV RTR staff may be cross trained in EP procedures and support those cases as needed. The Cath CV RTR may be trained to assist in TAVR and TMVR procedures in the SOR Hybrid OR room. The department is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800 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

Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program
Two years of experience in the operation of radiologic equipment or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience
Proven radiologic technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities
A valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 1 month of hire
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
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. This includes circulating in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures. Cross train to another service area (EP, 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.
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 physician's direction.
In collaboration with other staff, provide patient care during examinations.
Responsible for equipment maintenance and use including recognizing, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions along with coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments.
Work independently on-call with department physicians and nurses.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
Several retirement plans to choose from! - Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
Commuter subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Annual Raises
Employee discounts to local and major businesses
Growth/Development Opportunities