Kaiser Permanente·Clackamas, Oregon
The Radiologic Technologist assists credentialed providers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac and vascular lab, ensuring patient safety and compliance with radiation standards. They also perform quality assurance on equipment and assist in patient preparation and monitoring during procedures.
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.
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 machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Familiarity with PACS image retrieval for presentation during active cases. Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and position 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. 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. 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.
Two (2) years of recent EP, interventional cardiac, and/or vascular lab experience. Recent prior angio/cath lab experience. Organization skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations. Adaptability; flexibility. Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI). EKG Rhythm / Dysrhythmia Recognition Notes: SUN-SAT; Rotate
Candidates must have at least twelve months of relevant experience in a cardiac cath lab or similar environment and must complete an accredited radiologic technology program. Licensure and certifications are required within specified timeframes after hire.
Market context
In Oregon, allied-health employers often look for radiologic technologists as imaging demand stays steady across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. These roles are competitive because they require certified training, current OBMI and ARRT RT credentials, and timely BLS completion, while the posted pay range reflects the value placed on licensed imaging staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and prepare to show how your training matches the modality and setting.