Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Cath Lab Tech (non-scrub)
• Experience: Required in Radiology Tech and Cath Lab, preferably with Neuro, IR, and Cardiac procedures
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Yes, weekdays and weekends
• Weekends: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Expected patient ratio: 4:1
• Charting system: Epic
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 536
• Teaching hospital
• Scrub color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI; or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI; or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI; or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (copy required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other, if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years, if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification (for Allied Professionals)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start; updated monthly
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start; updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs in WA)
• Social Security Card (required for WA State OBRA search for CNAs)
• Drivers License/State ID (government-issued photo ID)
• I9 Attestation
• E-Verify Attestation

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (travel only, required for new starts on or after 2/5/2024), updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, medically cleared annually

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Competency Exams as applicable by specialty
• Medication Aide exam for CNAs with LTC specialty at specific Oregon Assisted Living facilities
• Skills Checklist updated annually (clinical specialties)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory Requirements) prior to start
• Epic training modules (required for candidates in IRC/Oregon/Spokane, WA)
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)

Employment History & References

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format for dates
• Explanation for any gaps or overlaps in employment required

Additional Notes

• 48-hour shifts are not approved
• Subcontractors have specific additional requirements for background checks and documentation
• Non-clinical and remote candidates have some exemptions for certifications and health requirements
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may have some background and drug screen waivers

This position is ideal for Radiology or Cardiology techs with cath lab experience looking for a travel contract in a large, teaching hospital setting using Epic. The role requires on-call availability but no weekend or block scheduling. Compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.