Pediatric Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, OR
Prime Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Pediatric Cath Lab Tech, 5x8s

Position / Specialty: Pediatric Cath Lab Tech
Start Date: February
Shift: 5x8 0700-1730
Years of experience Req: 1 Year min
First-timers accepted: Yes
Weekend Req: Yes – Only when taking call
National Certs Req: BLS, ACLS, ARRT ONLY
Is on-call Req: Yes
Floating within Hospital: No
Open to accommodating block schedule: No - unless posting says otherwise
Locals accepted: Yes
Pending License accepted: Yes – Application needs to be submitted and received by licensing board to qualify
RTO Restrictions: 1-2 week max
Position Details:
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. 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
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.