Job Title: Cardiovascular Technologist (Cath Lab) Location: Happy Valley, OR 97015 Work Model: Onsite Position Type: Full-Time

Cardiovascular Technologist assists credentialed providers with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac and vascular laboratory environments. This role supports Cath Lab procedures by functioning as a scrub assistant or monitor/recorder, managing hemodynamic monitoring, maintaining sterile technique, supporting access site management, and responding to emergency situations as needed.

The technologist performs duties under direct supervision of a credentialed provider while promoting teamwork and upholding Kaiser Permanente mission and values.

Must-Have Requirements

ACLS (American Heart Association)

BLS (American Heart Association)

Special Requirements (Within 12 Months of Hire)

Candidate must obtain ONE of the below within 12 months of hire:

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) OR

ARRT – Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI) OR

ARRT – Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) OR

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Serve as scrub assistant or monitor/recorder for cardiology and radiology studies

Prepare and position patients for invasive procedures

Assist cardiovascular tests and record hemodynamic activity using specialized electronic equipment and recording devices

Manage arterial/venous access sites post-procedure including:

sheath removal

hemostatic device management

Set up, maintain and troubleshoot Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) when required

Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and hemodynamic waveforms; alert provider/team as per protocol

Administer intracoronary and/or intra-arterial medications under physician supervision

Maintain sterile field using aseptic technique

Prepare, maintain, and operate hemodynamic and monitoring equipment

Start and maintain IV (with required training/certification)

Familiarity with:

IVUS machine

Site Rite ultrasound machine

Provide BLS/ACLS support including defibrillation when required

Maintain proficiencies for point-of-care tests such as:

ACT (activated clotting time)

oxygen saturation

ABG (arterial blood gases)

Patient teaching, documentation, quality assurance, troubleshooting equipment, vendor calls

On-call responsibilities:

must respond onsite within 30 minutes

Assist with patient transportation as required

Basic Qualifications

Experience

Successful completion of an accredited invasive cardiovascular technologist training program OR

Two (2) years education in allied health science (nursing, respiratory therapy, radiographic tech, emergency medicine tech) AND

Comparable work experience with at least 2 years recent on-the-job training in Interventional Cath Lab environment

License / Certification / Registration: Within 12 months of hire (any one): RCIS / RCES / ARRT-VI / ARRT-CI

Required Certifications

ACLS (AHA)

BLS (AHA)

Additional Requirements

Must comply with 30-minute call-back

Ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias

Analytical ability for patient monitoring and hemodynamic calculations

Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications

5 years recent Interventional Cath Lab experience

RCIS (Cath Lab) or RCES (EP Lab)