Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab

Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab Location: Portland, OR Department Overview Patients in the Electrophysiology & Cardiac Catheterization Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Radiologic Technologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists. Procedures in the EP Lab are performed from pediatrics to geriatrics and include diagnostic EP studies, atrial flutter/fib ablations, PVC ablations, SVT ablations, VT ablations, temp pacer, Watchman, Lariat, loop recorders, and implanted pacemakers/defibrillators. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent physician, nursing and technologist intervention. The EP Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR) performs a variety of technical functions and patient care activities intraprocedure. The primary function of the CV RTR is the operation of fluoroscopy in the EP Lab. Additional responsibilities include monitoring procedures, scrubbing procedures, unit development projects, assisting with supply and equipment management/stocking, and other duties as assigned. EP CV RTR staff may be cross trained to Cardiac Cath procedures and support those cases as needed. The EP CV RTR may be trained to assist in lead extraction procedures in the SOR Hybrid OR room or walk‑in procedures in the Cath Lab bay. The department is open Monday through Friday from 0645 to 1715 for routine, urgent, and emergent cases. Outpatient procedures are also performed at the Center for Health and Healing Building 2, Multispecialty Procedure Unit (MSPU). Staff are expected to work in both locations. An on‑call team is available 7 days a week for all cases after routine hours of operation. Function/Duties of Position Assists physician during cases while operating complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography within the Cardiac Cath Lab suite. Includes circulating in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures, and cross‑training to another service area (Cath Lab, Hybrid OR, etc.). Prepares the patient and supplies under sterile conditions for the procedure. Scrubs in with the physician and assists in performing the procedure. Uses fine motor skills with prepping supplies and equipment, including but not limited to threading balloons on wires. Accurately obtains x-rays for the exams while ensuring patient safety. Operates automatic injectors and selects the appropriate contrast agent for the patient and the exam under the direction of the physician. Provides patient care during examinations in collaboration with other staff. Responsible for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions, and coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments. Works independently on‑call with department physicians and nurse. Required Qualifications 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. OHSU approved Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Two years of experience in the operation of radiologic equipment or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience. Student candidates must obtain the RT(R) (ARRT) certification within 6 months of hire and have a current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) temporary license for student hires and a permanent license for registered hires. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Proven EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities. Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred). Additional Details Must be able to manage competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, making correct judgments to ensure safe conditions for patients, families, and personnel. Uses all hospital‑approved clinical equipment, with significant use of computers, copiers, multi‑line phones, and fax. Works in a fast‑paced admit/recovery environment with frequent competing priorities and quick turnover of patients. Must be able to change work location based on procedure volumes and staffing needs. Assignments include Cath Lab and EP procedures, four procedure labs, inpatient, day‑patient, outpatient workflows, and two work sites (South Waterfront/CHH2 and the 11C unit of the Main OHSU Hospital). #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation