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. Ability to use fine motor skills with prepping supplies and equipment, including but not limited to, threading stents and balloons on wires.
• 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 direction of the physician.
• In collaboration with other staff, provides patient care during examinations.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and use including, but not limited to, recognizing, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions along with coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments.
• Work independently on-call with department physicians and nurse.
• 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, ACLS upon hire
• PALS within 1 month of hire
• 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)
• 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, ACLS upon hire
• PALS within 1 month of hire
• 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)