Cardiovascular Technologist
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Job overview
Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Cardiovascular Technologist. The Cardiovascular Technologist assists credentialed providers with diagnostic interventional and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac and vascular laboratory, preparing patients, operating equipment, and managing arterial and venous access sites under direct supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sterile technique, rapid on‑call response, and quality‑assurance activities within Kaiser Permanente’s Clackamas facility.
Key focus areas include Serve as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies, preparing patients for invasive procedures., Assist cardiovascular tests and record hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic equipment., and Manage arterial and venous access sites post‑procedure, removing sheaths and handling hemostatic devices..
Successful candidates bring Accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist Training Program, Two Years Education In Allied Health Science, and Two Years Recent On The Job Training In An Interventional Cath Lab Environment. Important skills include Prepare Patients For Invasive Procedures, Assist Cardiovascular Tests, Record Patients Hemodynamic Activity, Manage Patient Arterial And Venous Access Sites Post-Procedure, Remove Sheaths, and Manage Hemostatic Devices. Preferred (not required): Collaboration.
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Full 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:
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Serves as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies. Prepares and position patients for invasive procedures. Assists cardiovascular tests and record patients hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments. Manages patient 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. Starts and maintains IV-with appropriate training and certification. Familiarity with use of IVUS machine and Site Rite ultrasound machine. Performs basic and advanced life support when required, including defibrillation.
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Maintain proficiencies to perform point of care tests on lab equipment such as activated clotting time (ACT), oxygen saturations, 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. Actively performs quality assurance functions; trouble shoots equipment problems and initiates vendor service call. Assist with transportation of patients.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
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Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program or two (2) years education in an allied health science such as nursing, respiratory therapy, radiographic technology, or emergency medicine technology and possess comparable work experience with at least two (2) years recent on the job training in an Interventional Cath Lab Environment.
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Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
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License, Certification, Registration
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Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Vascular Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
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Able to comply with thirty (30) minute call-back to the facility when on call for emergencies.
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Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias.
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Analytical abilities necessary to monitor and assess patient condition and to perform hemodynamic calculation for diagnosis of heart disease.
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Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Five (5) years recent interventional cath lab experience.
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Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) for Cardiovascular Labs, or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) for Electrophysiology.
Notes:
- SUN-SAT; Rotate
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Cardiovascular Technologist
LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1437227
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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