Pediatric Cardiac Echo Technologist
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Echo Tech (PEDS experience required)
• Floating: No
• On-call: Yes, rotating weekdays and weekends with additional pediatric call coverage
• Weekends: Yes, rotating
• Block schedules: Yes
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Special Requirements: Pediatric call experience needed
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 418
• Charting System: Epic

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but pediatric echo tech experience is required (implies relevant experience in pediatric cardiology imaging)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (1st timers OK)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic 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 and unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification)

Licenses

• State Professional License as applicable
• NURSYS Verification for RNs
• Allied licensure verification as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs in WA) as applicable
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season (declination acceptable)
  • COVID Vaccine or declination

Competency and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams required by specialty/unit (e.g., EFM training for L&D RNs)
• Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services Oregon Core and Specialty WorkRamp training modules prior to start
• Epic training modules required for charting system proficiency
• Photo for badge with neutral background required
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)

Additional Notes

• This position is open to first-time travelers
• Pediatric experience is emphasized
• Rotating on-call and weekend shifts required
• Strict compliance with Providence Health and Services credentialing and training requirements

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel contract position in pediatric echo tech within Radiology/Cardiology in Portland, Oregon.