Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab

Job description

• Assists physician during cases while operating a variety of complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography within the Cardiac Cath Lab suite. This includes circulating in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures. Cross train to another service area (EP, Hybrid OR, etc.).
• Prep the patient and prepare supplies under sterile conditions for the procedure. Scrub in with the physician and assist in performing procedure.
• Accurately obtains x-rays for the exams while being respectful to the patient’s abilities and safety issues.
• Operates automatic injectors and selects the appropriate contrast agent for the patient and the exam under the physician's direction.
• In collaboration with other staff, provide patient care during examinations.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and use including recognizing, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions along with coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments.
• Work independently on-call with department physicians and nurses.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program
• Two years of experience in the operation of radiologic equipment or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience
• Proven radiologic technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities
• A valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 1 month of hire
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)