Angiography Technologist I, II or III

Overview

Every member of the Legacy community moves toward a common goal of providing the best possible care in the most compassionate environment. Your skills as an Angiography Technologist will help to fulfill that goal at our Salmon Creek Medical Center location. 

 

As you provide imaging procedures according to physician’s orders, you will be extending professional, expert care to the patients we serve.

 

Angiography, Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Technologists provide the highest quality care using the most advanced technologies for diagnosis and treatment in our Cardiovascular (Cath Lab) and Hybrid labs located at each Legacy site.

 

Below are the respective 2024 pay ranges for the progressive experience levels: 

• Tech Level I:   $44.57 min. to $63.74 max. 
• Tech Level II:  $46.81 min. to $66.94 max. 
• Tech Level III: $49.15 min. to $70.28 max. 

Legacy Health, the largest nonprofit, community-owned health system serving the Portland-Vancouver area and the mid-Willamette Valley, seeks to improve our community by helping people live healthier and better lives.

 

To support good health, Legacy provides a range of services not found in any other single system: multiple hospitals, a children’s hospital, primary and urgent care, and complete medical specialties.

 

Legacy Health has six hospitals in the Portland Metro and SW Washington areas with a dedicated children’s care site at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel campus. Locations include: N/NE Portland for Emanuel Hospital and Randall, NW Portland with Good Samaritan, Gresham for Mt. Hood Medical Center, Tualatin for Meridian Park, our Mid-Willamette Valley site, Silverton Medical Center and in Vancouver WA, Salmon Creek Medical Center. 

 

We have more than 70 primary care, specialty and urgent care clinics, nearly 3,000 doctors and providers, almost 14,000 employees, plus lab, research and hospice, and a partnership with PacificSource health plan.

 

We partner with many groups to build a healthier community for all. Plus, we value diversity and innovation as we look for ways to improve health care and create a legacy of health for all.

Responsibilities

Performs primary role, fluoroscopy and acquisition (cine), during procedures in the Catheterization Laboratory according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment.

 

Performs secondary and tertiary roles (scrub assistant, monitoring) during procedures in the Catheterization Laboratory in accordance with physician orders.

 

Act as preceptor for Angiography Technologist I and II orientees.

 

Give a presentation or participate in a yearly education or quality improvement project in the Catheterization Laboratory.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program. 

 

Experience:

Level I - 1-year previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization preferred. Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

 

Level II -  1-year of previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization is required. You must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of Cath Lab x-ray table and equipment and demonstrate knowledge of Cath Lab product inventory.

 

Level III -  2-years previous experience in the field of Angiography/Cardiac Catheterization is required. You must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of Cath Lab x-ray table equipment and demonstrate knowledge of Cath Lab product inventory.  

 

 

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

TEAMWORK: Cooperation, adaptability, flexibility, communication, dependability, supports team goals.

Works collaboratively with all departments.

Establishes and maintains open communication to enhance team effort.

Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing and scheduling.

Fulfills work schedule and commitments.

Looks for opportunities to assist co-workers.

 

RESPECT AND CARING: Compassion, customer relations, professional behavior, confidentiality, valuing diversity.

Uses interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.

Uses discretion in discussions related to staffing or personal concerns.

Gives constructive feedback in a non-blaming, positive and confidential manner.

Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations.

Demonstrates commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and fosters an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect.

 

EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices.

Works in a safe manner.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment.

Identifies cost saving measures.

Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified.

Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate.

 

INITIATIVE: Self-motivation, takes on project willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas.

Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems.

Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports Legacy Health System departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal opportunity employer/vet/disabled.

Licensure

Licensure/Certification:

• Current applicable state licensure for Radiological Technologist (LRT) required. 
• Current national registration in Radiography (ARRT-R) required.
• BLS required
• ACLS required - II, III
  • ACLS required within six months of hire - I
• Advanced certification (RCIS, CI, VI) preferred - III

Pay Range

USD $49.15 - USD $70.28 /Hr.

Salary : $49