Allied Technician - Radiology Tech

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience: Preferred
• One year's catheterization experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT): Required
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in Oregon
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians with procedures and operate special procedure equipment, selecting and modifying technical factors as needed.
• Act as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; apply knowledge from complex situations to improve practice and share improvements with team members.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate patient vital signs throughout procedures.
• Ensure patient protection according to prescribed radiation safety standards; utilize collimation, radiation protection, and immobilization.
• Maintain proper sterile techniques for procedures; practice aseptic techniques and adhere to isolation and infection control procedures.
• Operate, record, and maintain physiologic equipment in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures.
• Manage cardiac catheterization equipment, including C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; report malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance procedures, demonstrating troubleshooting ability.
• Assist the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist during special procedures, including the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection, as well as during patient examination procedures like catheterization, filming, and monitoring.
• Complete appropriate forms at the start and end of special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition.
• Perform general office duties as requested; maintain a stocked area; clean and disinfect equipment after each patient use and perform daily cleaning of special procedures rooms.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Participation in E-Verify is required.