Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-32713 Position Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Cardiac Catheterization Lab Salary Range $50.55 - $69.41 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity) FTE 1.00 Schedule Day Shift Hours 0730-1800, with variable day off and call requirements HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes LinkedIn Job Code LI-DM2 Recruitment Incentive Relocation and Hiring Bonus Department Overview

OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

New Hires Eligible for Sign-On and Relocation BonusMedical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employeesCovered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b) Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)Commuter subsidiesTuition reimbursement Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual RaisesEmployee discounts to local and major businessesGrowth/Development Opportunities

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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 Cardiac Cath Lab are performed from infants to geriatrics that include: diagnostic and interventional coronary angiogram, complex valve, congenital, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, Impella placement, STEMI, post heart transplant and heart failure procedures. Patients require continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent physician, nursing and technologist intervention.

 

The Cardiac Cath Lab Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR) performs technical functions and patient care activities intraprocedural. The primary function of the CV RTR is the operation of fluoroscopy in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to monitoring procedures, scrubbing procedures, unit development projects, assisting with supply and equipment management/stocking, and other duties as assigned. Cath Lab CV RTR staff may be cross trained in EP procedures and support those cases as needed. The Cath CV RTR may be trained to assist in TAVR and TMVR procedures in the SOR Hybrid OR room. 

 

The department is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800 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 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.  Required Qualifications 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

Preferred Qualifications 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)  Additional Details

Pay Range: $50.55 - $69.41 per hour (Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity)

Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax.Fast paced admit/recovery environment, with often competing priorities and quick turn-over of patients. Must have the ability to change work location based upon procedure volumes and staffing needs.Assignment includes Cath Lab and EP procedures, 4 procedure labs, inpatient, day patient, outpatient workflows, and two work sites (South Waterfront/CHH2 as well as the 11C unit of the Main OHSU Hospital).Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids.The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation. Ability to stand up to 6 hours without sittingAbility to wear up to 20 lbs of leaded aprons for 6-8 hours. Must have the ability to apply and maintain manual pressure to femoral arterial and venous access sites. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.