Radiology Interventional Technologist/Special Procedure Tech 399979

Somerset Staffing•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Radiology Interventional Technologist/Special Procedure Tech at our Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. The role involves engaging in a variety of specialties to create positive outcomes for patients. The medical center has a thriving cardiac/STEMI program, an interventional radiology (IR) program that includes treatment for PE, embolizations, and interventional cancer treatment, and a neuro/Stroke program. The team is empowered to speak up and cultivate processes that directly impact patients' lives. Radiology Interventional Technologists (RITs) working in the CVL play an integral role on four-person teams. RITs operate Philips fluoroscopy units and are trained in setting up and operating various intravascular imaging (Philips IVUS, Abbott OCT), atherectomy equipment (including rotoblator, CSI, Shockwave, and laser), thrombectomy equipment (Penumbra, AngioJet, Inari), and circulating during procedures. The ideal candidate is ambitious, open to growth in the percutaneous interventional treatment field, and excited to help others kindly and compassionately. Under the direct supervision of the physician, the RIT provides Cardiovascular/Radiologic care to patients for diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders, assists the physician as required, and monitors radiation safety during procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Oregon Radiographer License upon hire
National Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Special Procedures Lab.

Responsibilities

Operate Philips fluoroscopy units.
Set up and operate intravascular imaging equipment (Philips IVUS, Abbott OCT).
Set up and operate atherectomy equipment (rotoblator, CSI, Shockwave, and laser).
Set up and operate thrombectomy equipment (Penumbra, AngioJet, Inari).
Circulate during procedures.
Provide Cardiovascular/Radiologic care to patients for diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders under direct physician supervision.
Assist physician as required.
Monitor radiation safety during procedures.