Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, OR
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience: Preferred
• One year's catheterization experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT): Required
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians with procedures and operate all special procedure equipment, modifying technical factors as needed.
• Act as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures, applying knowledge from complex situations to improve practice and sharing insights with team members.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate patient vital signs throughout procedures.
• Ensure patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; employ collimation, radiation protection, and immobilization techniques.
• Maintain proper sterile techniques during procedures, adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
• Operate, record, and maintain physiologic equipment following established clinical cardiovascular procedures.
• Be responsible for cardiac catheterization equipment, such as C-Arms and angiographic injectors, reporting any malfunctions and practicing preventive maintenance.
• Assist the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist during special procedures and in administering opaque media via catheter or direct injection.
• Complete appropriate documentation at the beginning and end of any special procedures, including record sheets and requisitions, ensuring accurate charging is recorded.
• Perform general office duties as requested, keeping work areas stocked and clean, and disinfecting equipment following patient use.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

The organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all associates and patients. Therefore, all associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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