Pediatric Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist

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
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred
• Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)
• EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred
• Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)
• EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.