Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Job ID: 2024-32080 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Allied Health Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
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)
