Cardiovascular Technologist - OR

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist - OR for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Variable position.  PeaceHealth offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits! Spotlight on Southwest Medical Center: https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5597

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.

Details of the position:

• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
• Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections, and flushing catheters.
• Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
• Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Secondary Education Program or Graduate from an approved Radiology Technology Program or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure and registration.
• Prefer previous experience working in a hospital setting.
  
• Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for a radiologic technologist 
• Current RCIS or ARRT required.  RCIS or ARRT-CV preferred.  The ARRT requires the addition of an ARRT-CV within 1 year from date of hire.
  
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Current ALCS certification must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.

Other skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required.
• Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy.
• Ability to interact within a variable environment, good team dynamics.
• Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

About the community:

Located minutes from downtown Portland is Vancouver, a robust city with over 174,000 residents. You will be in a community voted as the most friendly walking & bicycling city in the United States! The city is known for its naturally beautiful scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, diverse cuisine, art walks, contemporary boutiques, and a vibrant farmers market- all nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains.  Vancouver’s new 7.3-acre waterfront park  features shopping, fine dining, housing units, water sports access, parks, and a 90 cable pier overlooking the Columbia River. Sports fanatic? Cheer for professional football, basketball, soccer, and baseball organizations. As well as many flagship universities are just a quick drive away! 

For a full description of the position or for questions contact Andrea, [email protected]

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.