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 Overview

• Position floats between units.
• On-call required: Yes, rotating weekday and weekend call (2-4 weekdays/month, 1 weekend every 6 weeks).
• Weekend shifts required approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks.
• Block schedules required.
• Patient ratio: 1:1.
• On-call shifts start at 4pm and end at 7am; pagers off at 9pm except neurologist calls.
• EEG techs assigned 3-4 call shifts/month, called in about 50% of the time.
• Post-call time off allowed without using PTO.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• 536 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (EEG Tech)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for EEG Tech roles unless otherwise specified.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.
• Licensure: Relevant EEG Tech certification/license as per Oregon state requirements.
• Certifications (as applicable):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Other certifications as required by clinical track or facility.

Work Requirements

• Must be able to float between units.
• Must participate in on-call rotation including weekends.
• Ability to work block schedules.

Compliance and 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:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel staff.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Training and Modules

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for EEG Tech/Neuro Diagnostics.
  • Facility-specific and regional modules as assigned.
  • Epic training modules (completion required prior to moving to productive work).
• Badge photo required for ID badge.

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby).
• On-call shifts are compensated with minimum hours and call-back incentives.
• No 48-hour workweek approval.

This position is ideal for EEG Techs with experience in neuro diagnostics who are comfortable with floating, on-call rotations, and working in a teaching hospital environment using Epic.