Special Procedure Technologist II

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 168,830,000 - 193,759,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Oregon seeks a skilled CVL technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures. You will assist with scrubbing, monitoring, x-ray imaging, and sterile field maintenance while ensuring safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ARRT accreditation, at least 12 months of CVL/invasive procedure experience, and strong communication to coordinate with physicians and staff at Sunnyside Medical Center in Oregon.

Qualifications

• 12 months CVL/EP/Neuro IR or related invasive procedures experience within the last 3 years.
• ARRT credential and radiologic technologist license per state requirements.
• Ability to maintain sterile field and aseptic technique during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scrub, monitoring/recording and x-ray duties for CVL procedures as assigned.
• Set up, operate and troubleshoot hi-tech cardiovascular equipment and maintain safety standards.
• Respond to on-call requirements with on-site availability within 30 minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Education

ARRT accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

PACS

IVUS

Pacemakers/ICDs

Atherectomy devices

Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Job description

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitors radiation safety and completes the necessary administrative tasks to ensure proper documentation and compliance. Actively performs quality assurance functions of x-ray equipment and protective garments/accessories, trouble shoots equipment problems and initiates vendor service call. Assists hospital radiation safety officer in survey and compliance documentation for the CVLs. Familiarity with use of IVUS, Site Rite, Atherectomy Devices, Pacemakers/ICDs, and Coronary Angiograms/Interventions.
• Serves as 1) scrub, 2) monitor/recorder, and 3) x-ray technician, for all CVL procedures as assigned by the Charge RN or the management team. Prepares and positions patients for invasive procedures. Assists with cardiovascular tests and record patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments. Obtains hemostasis at arterial and venous access sites post-procedure, including removal of sheaths and safe management of hemostatic devices. Familiarity with PACS image retrieval for presentation during active cases. Sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all equipment used in procedures 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 procedures. Supports the physician in the sterile field as a scrub by assisting, preparing, and maintaining the sterile field using aseptic technique for all CVL procedures as assigned by the Charge Nurse or management team. Prepares, maintains, and operates hemodynamic and monitoring equipment. Performs basic and advanced life support when required, including defibrillation. Maintains proficiencies to perform point of care tests on lab equipment such as activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen saturations, glucose testing, 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. Assists with transportation of patients.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum twelve (12) continuous months of cardiac cath lab, EP, Neuro IR, and/or Special procedures work experience within the last three (3) years.

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited program in radiologic technology (ARRT).

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (Washington) OR Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Vascular Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 6 months of hire
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 2 months of hire
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Proof of continuing education to maintain registry.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills with peers and administration.
• Performs all functions at a high level of competence without direct supervision.
• Stays proficient and competent in the following assignments, but not limited to, 1) scrub, 2) monitor/recorder, and 3) x-ray technician, for all related KPNW CVL department/unit cases and procedures.
• As well as other related KPNW CVL department/unit assigned duties as required by the management team.
• Must be able to comply with departmental policy for 30-minute response time for after-hour call backs.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

07:15 AM

Working Hours End

05:45 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

W08|UFCW|Local 555

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Sunnyside Medical Center - Angiocardiography-General - 1001

Pay Range

• $58.92 - $67.62 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.