Pediatric Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Doernbecher Operating Room at OHSU is a high-acuity surgical environment dedicated to pediatric patients ranging from neonates to young adults. The unit consists of 10 operating rooms, including two Hybrid OR’s for advanced image-guided interventions and complex neurosurgical procedures and other specialized cases. Surgical services span a wide range of pediatric specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, gynecology, trauma, and transplant. Patients present with varying levels of acuity, from routine outpatient procedures to emergent, life threatening conditions. In some cases, patients up to 24 years of age may be treated with anesthesia and provider approval. The multidisciplinary team includes Operating Room Registered Nurses, Cardiac Cath Registered Nurses, Certified Surgical Technologists, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists and Registered Radiology Technologists, Core Techs and support staff. Teams collaborate closely to ensure safe, efficient, and developmentally appropriate surgical care for every patient. The department is open 24/7 to support scheduled, urgent, and emergent procedures. Dedicated on-call teams provide surgical coverage seven days a week, ensuring access to critical surgical interventions for pediatric patients across the region. As part of a leading academic medical center, Doernbecher’s Operating Room supports ongoing education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives. The team is committed to fostering a learning environment while delivering high-quality, family-centered care.

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
BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first
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.
Pediatrics experience preferred
Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)
EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Assists physician during cases while operating a variety of complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography within the Cardiac Cath Lab suite.
Circulates in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures.
Cross trains to another service area (EP, Hybrid OR, etc.).
Preps the patient and prepares supplies under sterile conditions for the procedure.
Screbs in with the physician and assists in performing procedure.
Uses fine motor skills with prepping supplies and equipment, including but not limited to, threading stents and 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.
Works independently on call with department physicians and nurse.