Cath Lab Technologist

Job Summary Assists credentialed provider with all diagnostic interventional and therapeutic procedures within the cardiac and vascular laboratory environments. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy goals. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider. Essential Responsibilities Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and positions patients for invasive procedures. Assists cardiovascular tests and records patients’ hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments. Manages patient arterial and venous access sites post‑procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices; sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots Intra Aortic Balloon Pump when required. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms and alerts the credentialed provider and other team members during procedures and according to protocol. Administers intra‑coronary and/or intra‑arterial medications under direct supervision of the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique for testing. Prepares, maintains, and operates hemodynamic and monitoring equipment; starts and maintains IV with appropriate training and certification. Familiarity with IVUS machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Performs basic and advanced life support when required, including defibrillation. Maintains proficiencies to perform point‑of‑care tests on laboratory equipment such as activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen saturations, and arterial blood gases (ABG). Performs patient teaching of procedures. Works on call and is required to respond on‑site within 30 minutes of call. Restocks supplies, maintains a clean work area, and file room. Actively performs quality assurance functions, troubleshoots equipment problems, and initiates vendor service calls. Assists with transportation of patients. Basic Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program or two (2) years of education in an allied health science such as nursing, respiratory therapy, radiographic technology, or emergency medicine technology and possess comparable work experience with at least two (2) years recent on‑the‑job training in an Interventional Cath Lab Environment. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education Not applicable. License, Certification, Registration Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate – Vascular Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate – Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Basic Life Support. Additional Requirements Able to comply with a thirty‑minute call‑back to the facility when on call for emergencies. Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias. Analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient condition and to perform hemodynamic calculations for diagnosis of heart disease. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of recent interventional cath lab experience. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for Cardiovascular Labs, or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) for Electrophysiology. Notes Fair Share call. Location and Work Schedule Primary location: Oklahoma, Clackamas, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Shift: Variable. Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Working hours start: 07:15 AM; end: 05:45 PM. Job type: Standard full‑time. Work setting: Onsite. Travel: No. Pay range: $47.19 – $58.76 per hour. Equal Opportunity Statement Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente Northwest