Cardiovascular Technologist (FT, Cath Lab)

We are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (FT, Cath

Lab) for our client in the medical field.Our client is recognized a

leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans

providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to

improve the health of their members and the communities they serve.

If you want to be part of a collaborative, professional team

focused on quality, service, and care, this is the right role for

you! Job Summary : Assists credentialed provider with all diagnostic

interventional and therapeutic procedures within the cardiac and

vascular laboratory environments. Performs all duties in a manner

that promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy

goals. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider.

Location : Happy Valley, OR 97015, US Relocation Assistance is

negotiable. Compensation : USD $47.19 - $58.76 Essential

Responsibilities : Serves as scrub assistant or monitor / recorder for

cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and position patients

for invasive procedures. Assists cardiovascular tests and record

patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test

equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments. Manages

patient arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including

removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices. Sets

up, maintains and troubleshoots Intra Aortic Balloon Pump when

required. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms

and alerts credentialed provider and other team members during

procedures and according to protocol. Administers intra-coronary

and / or intra-arterial medications under direct supervision of the

physician. Prepares and maintains sterile field using aseptic

technique for testing. Prepares, maintains, and operates

hemodynamic and monitoring equipment. Starts and maintains IV-with

appropriate training and certification. Familiarity with use of

IVUS machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Performs basic and

advanced life support when required, including defibrillation.

Maintain proficiencies to perform point of care tests on lab

equipment such as activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen

saturations, and arterial blood gases (ABG). Performs patient

teaching of procedures. Works on call and is required to respond

on-site within 30 minutes of call. Restocks supplies, maintains

clean work area; file room work area. Actively performs quality

assurance functions; trouble shoots equipment problems and

initiates vendor service call. Assist with transportation of

patients. Qualifications : Basic Qualifications : Experience

Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular

technologist training program or two (2) years education in an

allied health science such as nursing, respiratory therapy,

radiographic technology, or emergency medicine technology and

possess comparable work experience with at least two (2) years

recent on the job training in an Interventional Cath Lab

Environment. Education License, Certification, Registration

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certificate within

12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Certificate - Vascular Interventional Radiography within 12 months

of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Certificate - Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 12 months

of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Certificate within 12 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support Additional Requirements : Able to comply with

thirty (30) minute call-back to the facility when on call for

emergencies. Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac

dysrhythmias. Analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess

patient condition and to perform hemodynamic calculation for

diagnosis of heart disease. Must be able to work in a

Labor / Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications :

Five (5) years recent interventional cath lab experience.

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for

Cardiovascular Labs, or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology

Specialist (RCES) for Electrophysiology.