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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
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)
  • Approximately every 5th weekend (Friday 6 PM to Monday 7:30 AM)
• Weekends not required
• Block schedules not required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Charting system: Epic

Required Experience

• Must be an experienced traveler; no first-time travel assignments accepted
• Preferred experience in stroke/cerebral angiograms, cardiac, and interventional radiology (IR) procedures
• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but higher experience implied due to preference for experienced travelers and specialty skills

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Current Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) license or certification relevant to Cath Lab Tech role
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify per clinical specialty
• Must have valid state license for Oregon as applicable to Cath Lab Tech role

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travel assignments accepted

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work on-call shifts as specified
• May be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance (float policy acknowledgment required)
• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• Parking: No fee

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen: 10 panel 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:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria) 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
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required

Training & Competency

• Must complete Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Oregon and Providence system
  • Epic training modules (for Epic charting system)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit

Scheduling & Shift Details

• One weeknight on-call per week (6 PM - 7:30 AM)
• On-call approximately every 5th weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning)
• No weekend shifts required outside of on-call rotation
• No block scheduling required

Summary

This is a travel contract Cath Lab Tech position in Portland, Oregon, requiring an experienced cardiovascular technologist with prior travel experience. The role involves on-call shifts and requires multiple certifications and compliance with Providence Health and Services policies, including background checks, immunizations, and completion of mandatory training modules. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.