Cardiovascular Rad Tech –Cath Lab

Location: Portland, OR

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (with option to extend)

• Shift: 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.

Overview

We are seeking a Travel Cardiovascular Rad Tech to join a healthcare team for a travel assignment in Portland, OR. This opportunity allows you to work in a collaborative clinical environment while delivering high-quality patient care.

Assignment Details

• 13-week travel contract
• Work with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Supportive clinical environment
• Opportunity to expand specialty experience

Key Responsibilities

• In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, 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: Education and Work Experience: Associate?s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred One year's catheterization experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ? Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: 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.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program related to the specialty

Licensure & Certifications

• Active professional license in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent experience in the specialty

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Comprehensive support throughout your travel assignment
• Competitive compensation package with travel assignment support
• Support from experienced recruiters

Travel Perks

• Assignments available nationwide
• Opportunity to gain experience in different healthcare settings
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment