Technologist, Special Procedure, Sunnyside, Day, 40 hours

Kaiser; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to excellence in patient care. In this full-time role, you will assist credentialed providers in the cardiac and vascular laboratory, ensuring patient safety and compliance with radiation standards. Your expertise in cardiac procedures and excellent communication skills will be vital as you prepare patients for tests and assist during invasive procedures. This position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and professional growth are encouraged, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing their careers in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 12 months of recent cardiac cath lab or special procedures experience.
• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.

Responsibilities

• Monitors radiation safety and performs quality assurance on x-ray equipment.
• Prepares patients for invasive procedures and records hemodynamic activity.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab Experience

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

IVUS

Site Rite Ultrasound Machines

PACS Image Retrieval

Job description

Job Summary:
Assists credentialed providers with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac and vascular laboratory. Promotes teamwork and reflects KPNW mission and philosophy. Works under direct supervision of a credentialed provider.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitors radiation safety, completes documentation, and ensures compliance.
• Performs quality assurance on x-ray equipment and protective gear, troubleshoots issues, and contacts vendors.
• Assists with survey and compliance documentation for radiation safety.
• Familiar with IVUS and Site Rite ultrasound machines, PACS image retrieval.
• Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies.
• Prepares patients for invasive procedures and assists with cardiovascular tests.
• Records hemodynamic activity, manages hemostasis, and handles intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms, alerts team accordingly.
• Administers intra-coronary or intra-arterial medications under supervision.
• Prepares sterile fields, maintains monitoring equipment, and performs life support as needed.
• Performs point-of-care tests and educates patients about procedures.
• On-call work with response within 30 minutes, maintains supplies, and assists with patient transport.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 12 months of recent cardiac cath lab, EP, or special procedures experience within last 3 years.
• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Licenses and certifications: RT (Washington) or Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon); relevant ARRT or CCI certifications within 12 months of hire; ACLS within 2 months; BLS within 1 month.

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of ongoing education.
• Customer service skills, excellent communication, ability to work independently.
• Respond promptly to after-hours call backs.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of recent EP, interventional cardiac, or vascular lab experience.
• Experience in angio/cath labs.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Additional certifications: RCIS, RCES, ARRT-CI, ARRT-VI, or EKG rhythm recognition.

Notes:

• Fair share call required.

Primary Location: Oregon, Clackamas, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

Hours/Week: 40, Day shift, Weekdays including weekends

Work hours: 07:15 AM - 05:45 PM

Full-time, Regular employment, Union: W08 UFCW Local 555

Department: Sunnyside Medical Center - Angiocardiography

Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.