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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Position does not float between units
• On-call required: Yes, one weeknight per week (6 PM - 7:30 AM) and approximately every 5th weekend (Friday 6 PM to Monday 7:30 AM)
• Weekends are not required
• Block schedules are not required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Special requirements:

  • Certified Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) with experience in stroke/cerebral angiograms, cardiac, and interventional radiology (IR) preferred
  • Must be an experienced traveler; no first-time travel assignments accepted

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 418
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must be an experienced traveler (implying prior travel experience required)
• Prior travel experience is required (no first-time travel assignments)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for Cath Lab Tech in Oregon (CVT certification implied)

Certifications (must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and facility policies.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Education verification required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)

Scheduling and Floating

• Floating to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance may be required
• One weeknight on-call per week and approximately every 5th weekend on-call

Training and Competency

• Must complete required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Oregon region
  • Facility-specific modules as assigned
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Epic training modules required for access to electronic health records

References and Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format for dates worked
• Skills checklists required annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to work with or without accommodation (specify any accommodations needed)
• Candidate must be able to comply with Providence Health and Services policies and procedures
• Parking is free at the facility

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with prior travel assignments who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a short-term acute care setting using Epic charting.