EEG Technologist
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: EEG Tech (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Position floats between units
• On-call required: Yes (rotating weekday and weekend call)

  • Typically 2-4 weekdays per month and 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• Weekend shifts required: Yes (rotation, about 1 weekend every 6 weeks)
• Occasional weekend day shifts coverage needed during PTO of other staff
• Block schedules required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staff Beds: 536
• Charting system: Epic

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (EEG Tech)
• Required years of experience: 2 years (highest requirement found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications (Must have or verify as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (copy of professional license)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification (National)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and specialty. Always verify with clinical leadership if unclear.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug testing: 10 panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklists as applicable, updated annually

Health and Safety 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 within 12 months (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
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel candidates)

Training and Competency

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp training modules and regulatory requirements (Oregon and Providence system specific)
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Various state-specific and facility-specific compliance documents and attestations may be required

This position offers a dynamic work environment with floating responsibilities and a structured call schedule, ideal for EEG Techs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital setting.