Radiology Interventional Technologist/Special Procedure Tech 410754

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. It is a Full-Time, Day Shift role. The hospital offers a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates. The role involves engaging in a variety of specialties within a thriving cardiac/STEMI program, an interventional radiology (IR) program treating conditions like PE, embolizations, and interventional cancer treatment, and a neuro/Stroke program. The team is empowered to improve processes that directly impact patients' lives, as demonstrated by a pilot project that reduced door-to-device time for stroke patients. Radiology Interventional Technologists (RITs) work in four-person teams, operating Philips fluoroscopy units and are trained in setting up and operating various intravascular imaging equipment, atherectomy equipment, thrombectomy equipment, and circulating during procedures. The ideal candidate is ambitious, open to growth in the percutaneous interventional treatment field, and capable of providing kind and compassionate care to patients during difficult times. Under the direct supervision of a physician, the RIT provides Cardiovascular/Radiologic care for diagnosis and/or treatment, assists the physician, and monitors radiation safety.

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