Interventional Radiology Technologist

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an integral member of the Department of Interventional Radiology team, collaborating with physicians and nurses to provide high-quality care. The technologist provides direct patient care using medical imaging to support diagnosis and treatment, assists with radiographic procedures involving vascular and non-vascular structures, recognizes patient conditions relevant to completing procedures, and ensures radiation safety for patients and team members. Daily assignments vary and may include procedures ranging from central line placements to embolizations and stroke interventions. The patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics. Clinical assessments, including NIHSS, are deferred to registered nurses and privileged staff; NIHSS education is not required because of this deferral and the Oregon RT(R) scope of practice. The position rotates between the South Waterfront/CHH2 location and the 11A unit of the main OHSU Hospital building, with call responsibilities. The technologist operates complex imaging equipment, prepares patients and sterile supplies, may scrub in and assist physicians during procedures, and provides patient care in collaboration with other staff. The role also includes equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, cross-training to another service area, and working across six procedure labs and inpatient, day-patient, and outpatient workflows. Work location may change based on procedure volumes and staffing needs. While on call, the employee must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of an emergency page.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
For positions involving in-person patient care, hold a BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or before independent practice, whichever comes first.
Able to manage competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers and make sound judgments to ensure safe conditions for patients, families, and personnel.
Able to change work location based on procedure volumes and staffing needs.
Able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of an emergency page while on call.
Use hospital-approved clinical equipment and significant amounts of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience operating radiologic equipment, or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience.
Two years of experience as an IR technologist supporting complex body and neuro interventional radiology procedures.
CT certification.
Demonstrated Interventional Radiology technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during cases while operating fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography, ultrasonography, and cone beam CT equipment in the Interventional Radiology suite.
Prepare patients and supplies under sterile conditions for procedures.
Scrub in with physicians and assist with procedures when needed.
Obtain radiographic images accurately while respecting patients’ abilities and safety needs.
Operate automatic injectors and select appropriate contrast agents for patients and exams under the direction of the Interventionalist.
Collaborate with other staff to provide patient care during examinations.
Maintain and use equipment; recognize, troubleshoot, report, and document malfunctions, and coordinate borrowing equipment from other departments.
Cross-train to another service area, such as CCL, EP, or Therapeutic Bronchoscopy.
Work independently on call with department physicians and nurses.
Ensure radiation safety for patients and other team members.
Work across assigned IR procedure labs, inpatient, day-patient, and outpatient workflows and locations as needed.