Rad Tech - Cath Lab

Description

***Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available***

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Radiology Technologist Special Procedures - Cath Lab for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $42.82 – $71.06. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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Position Highlights:

• Work-Life Balance: This position will be scheduled for four-10 hour weekday shifts.
• Mission-driven, value-based employer: PeaceHealth was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek! Be a part of our mission-driven culture where values guide every decision, creating a truly purposeful workplace.
• National Top Honors: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend received the highest rating possible-5 stars (out of 5)-from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2023, meaning it's in the top 10 percent of hospitals in the United States!
• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Details about the position:

• 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.
• Prepares supplies and equips exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• 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.

What you bring:

• Accredited School Required: Radiologic Technology.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems
• Appropriate knowledge of radiologic principles, physics, anatomy, physiology, positioning and related medical terminology
• PACS/RIS knowledge
• ARRT eligible or ARRT-R certified. 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 Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license. Those graduates will have a six-month grace period in which to pass the ARRT-R exam and receive their OBMI license.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months.

For a detailed description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, atworek@peacehealth.org.

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

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PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.