Cardiovascular Rad Tech - Cath Lab: Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiovascular Rad Tech –Cath Lab

Location: Portland, OR

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (with option to extend)

⏰ Shift: Day Shift - 4/10s or open to 5/8's. Must have Cardio experience, Must have ARRT (per OR state law), cannot accept the RCIS. OR state license is also required.

Overview

We are seeking a Travel Cardiovascular Rad Tech to join a healthcare team for a travel assignment in Portland, OR. This opportunity allows you to work in a collaborative clinical environment while delivering high-quality patient care.

Assignment Details

·        13-week travel contract

·        Work with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team

·        Supportive clinical environment

·        Opportunity to expand specialty experience

Key Responsibilities

·        In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature,  Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s

·        In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas

·        There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast

·        Job Summary: Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems

·        Operates x-ray and physiological equipment

·        Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

·        Maintains equipment and records test results

·        Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience:  Associate?s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred  One year's catheterization experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ? Radiography (ARRT-R): Required  Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Assists physicians with procedures

·        Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed

·        Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members

·        Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures

·        Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization

·        Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures

·        Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures

·        Responsible for all cardiac Cath equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair

·        Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient

·        Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition

·        Charges are appropriately recorded

·        Performs general office duties as requested

·        Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans special procedures room

·        Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

·        Graduate of an accredited healthcare program related to the specialty

Licensure & Certifications

·        Active professional license in the state of practice

·        Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

·        Minimum 1–2 years of recent experience in the specialty

Pay & Benefits

·        Competitive weekly pay packages

·        Comprehensive support throughout your travel assignment

·        Competitive compensation package with travel assignment support

·        Support from experienced recruiters

Travel Perks

·        Assignments available nationwide

·        Opportunity to gain experience in different healthcare settings

·        Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment