Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - X-Ray Tech

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (X-Ray Tech)
• Experience Required: 1 year (1YR/1ST TIMERS OK)
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-Call: 2-3 shifts per month
• Weekend Requirement: Yes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7pm - 7:30am)
• Block Schedules: Yes
• Shift Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7pm - 7:30am
• 48 Hours Approved: No

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 536
• Teaching Hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other Certifications: May be required based on clinical track (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI) - verify with clinical track

Licensure

• State License copy required (RTs in CA require CPDH certificate)
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Allied professionals must meet licensure requirements per Allied Licensure Report

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific searches and verifications as applicable
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in specialty (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual for travel)

Training and Competency

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for LTC CNAs in Oregon Assisted Living)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Badge photo (passport style) required
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession and region (Oregon-specific modules required)
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, and leadership roles (not required for X-Ray Techs)
  • Annual regulatory modules required for all caregivers
• Epic training modules required (completion and transcript submission prior to moving to Paid Day Work status)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Weekend night shifts required (Fri-Sun, 7pm-7:30am).
• No floating between units.
• On-call shifts required 2-3 times per month.

This position is suitable for candidates with at least 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Tech roles, including first-time travelers. Candidates must be prepared for weekend night shifts and meet all certification, licensure, health, and compliance requirements as outlined.