Travel Radiology Technologist
Portland, OR
Talent4Health
4x10 hrs, Days

Rad Tech

Job Description

• Day Shift - 4/10s or open to 5/8's.
• Must have Cardio experience
• Must have ARRT (per OR state law), cannot accept the RCIS.
• OR state license is also required (OBMI).
• Willing to take less than 1 year experience.

About Facility:

• In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s.
• In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas.
• There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary:

• Aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of heart, lung, and blood vessel disorders by conducting invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
• Operates x-ray and physiological equipment. Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Maintains equipment and records test results. 

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year's catheterization experience: Preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required  
• BLS & ACLS: Required 

Essential Functions:

• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Operates all special procedure equipment and can select and modify technical factors as needed.
• Acts as a resource for specialized or complicated procedures; consistently applies knowledge from complex situations to improve practice, and shares improvements with team members.
• Monitors, records and evaluates patient vital signs throughout procedures.
• Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; uses collimation, patient radiation protection, and immobilization.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
• Operates, records and maintains physiologic equipment, in accordance with established clinical cardiovascular procedures.
• Responsible for all cardiac Cath equipment, such as C-Arm, angiographic injectors, and associated patient monitoring equipment; reports any malfunctions and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; demonstrates the ability to perform simple troubleshooting and repair.
• Assists the Cardiologist and/or Radiologist or physician during special procedures and in the administration of opaque media via catheter or direct injection; assists during examination relative to the catheterization, filming, and monitoring of the patient.
• Completes appropriate forms at the start and end of any special procedures, including special procedures record sheet and Radiology requisition.
• Charges are appropriately recorded.
• Performs general office duties as requested.
• Keeps area stocked at all times; cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use; daily cleans special procedures room.  
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.