Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist [CV RT(R)], Cardiac Cath Lab Job at Oregon Health & Science University
Department Overview:
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.
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. Required Qualifications:
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 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.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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 a variety of technical functions and patient care activities intraprocedure. 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 to 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 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.
Education & Experience
- Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program.
- Associate Degree in Applied Science or related field
- 2 years of EP/Cath lab experience.
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Radiology license to practice in the State of Oregon thru OBMI.
- License with ARRT.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven radiologic technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred).
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Environment, Physical Demands & Equipment Usage
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 sitting. Ability 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.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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