Cath Lab Technologist (ARRT-R) | PRN/Per Diem | Springfield, OR

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cath Lab Tech / Radiology Technologist Special Procedures (PRN) at Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon. The role supports diagnostic angiography and cardiac catheterization, providing imaging services with ALARA principles and patient-focused care.

Preferred Cath Lab experience; ARRT-R and OBMI registration (or eligibility), BLS/ACLS within 6 months, and PACS/RIS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Accredited School Required: Radiologic Technology.
• Cath Lab experience preferred; relevant radiology competencies.
• Experience adapting exams to patient care situations and solving problems.
• Knowledge of radiologic principles, physics, anatomy, physiology, and terminology.
• Knowledge of age-specific growth and development and life stages.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services using imaging modalities; performs examinations and assists in procedures; applies radiation protection principles; evaluates image quality and maintains current technology knowledge.
• Interprets and integrates previous imaging studies, lab results, patient history, and records to optimize exams.
• Initiates investigation of incidents when immediate action is required; refers for further evaluation to department leadership.
• Maintains ALARA standards to ensure radiation safety for self, staff, and patient; evaluates patient pregnancy status prior to exams.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Radiologic knowledge

Life support decision making

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS/RIS

Job description

Description

Cath Lab Tech / Radiology Technologist Special Procedures (PRN)

• Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend, Springfield, Oregon
• Experienced Cath Lab Tech preferred
• Per Diem/Relief | 10 hour day shifts
• $51.96 - $77.59 + 15% differential in lieu of benefits. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Essential Functions

• Provides patient services to a wide range of patient ages from neonates to geriatric patients using imaging modalities; performs angiographic and cardiac catheterization procedures; applies principles of radiation protection; evaluates images for technical quality; exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures; provides patient care essential to procedures; recognizes patient conditions immediate action and initiates life support measures; maintains knowledge current with developing requiring technology.
• Conducts examinations for diagnostic interpretation, evaluates procedures, and makes recommendations for improvement. Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam. Evaluates patient information for potential risk factors.
• Initiates investigation of incidents when immediate action is required; otherwise refers for further evaluation to department leadership.
• Provides patient services using imaging modalities; performs examinations, assists in procedures; applies principles of radiation protection; evaluates images for technical quality; recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures; maintains knowledge of current/developing technology.
• Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs angiographic and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Administers contrast agents as required by specified procedures under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Applies ALARA principle to ensure appropriate radiation safety for self, staff and patient. Evaluates patient for pregnancy prior to exam as indicated.
• Perform surgical x-ray examinations utilizing appropriate radiation safety measures and adhering to AORN standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School Required: Radiologic Technology

Experience

• Prior experience in Cath Lab preferred
• Required: Experience and demonstrated ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems
• Required: Appropriate knowledge of radiologic principles, physics, anatomy, physiology, positioning and related medical terminology
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's need
• Required: PACS/RIS knowledge

Credentials

• ARRT-R
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) registration
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months
• Recent graduates of an accredited education program that provides eligibility to sit for the ARRT-R exam, may be employed for up to 6 months under a temporary OBMI license. Those graduates will have a six-month grace period in which to pass the ARRT-R exam and receive their OBMI license.

For a complete description of this position or for questions, contact Andrea, [e-mail].

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