Cath Lab Special Procedure Technologist

The Employee Connect•Oregon City, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a major healthcare organization, is seeking a Cath Lab Special Procedure Technologist for an onsite, permanent position in Oregon City, Oregon. The role supports cardiac catheterization and special procedure work in an invasive cardiovascular laboratory. This position suits a technologist who is confident in a procedural environment, calm during emergent cases, and precise with equipment and documentation. It offers permanent employment with a well-established cardiovascular service and genuine technical depth.

Requirements

A relevant credential is required, which may include ARRT registration in Radiography, RCIS, or RCES, together with any Oregon credential needed for practice.
Graduation from an accredited program in radiologic technology or cardiovascular technology is required.
Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive cardiovascular setting is required.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required at the time of hire.
Must demonstrate competent cardiac rhythm interpretation, sterile technique, and familiarity with hemodynamic monitoring systems.
Ability to wear lead for extended procedures.
Ability to assist with patient transfers.
Ability to participate in call coverage.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement.

Nice To Haves

RCIS or RCES certification is strongly preferred where not already held as the primary credential.
Experience with structural heart procedures, peripheral vascular intervention, or electrophysiology support is highly valued.
Familiarity with multiple imaging and hemodynamic platforms.
Experience with device implantation cases.
Comfort working with vendor clinical representatives.
Prior experience precepting students or newer technologists are all advantageous.
Comfort with call rotation and weekend coverage is valued in a service that responds to emergent cardiac cases around the clock.
Experience working effectively alongside vendor clinical representatives during procedures.
Familiarity with more than one imaging platform are both advantageous.

Responsibilities

Prepare the catheterization laboratory for scheduled and emergent procedures, verifying that imaging equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, injectors, defibrillators, and emergency supplies are functional, calibrated, and ready before each case.
Provide scrub, circulating, and monitoring support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures and other special procedures, maintaining sterile technique, anticipating physician needs, and managing catheters, wires, and devices accurately throughout the case.
Operate fluoroscopic imaging equipment within your scope, applying radiation safety principles rigorously through collimation, shielding, and dose minimization.
Monitor and record hemodynamic data, recognizing and reporting significant changes promptly.
Monitor patient status throughout procedures in coordination with nursing and anesthesia colleagues, respond appropriately to arrhythmias and emergent events.
Document procedural data accurately.
Manage post-procedure room turnover, equipment cleaning, and inventory replenishment.
Maintain accurate procedural documentation including case logs, device and implant records, and radiation dose recording.
Support inventory management for catheters, wires, balloons, and stents, tracking consignment stock and expiry dates so that cases are never delayed by a missing component.