CT Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location:

• Portland, Oregon
• Facility: Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center
• Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position does not float between units
• No on-call required
• No weekend shifts required
• No block schedules required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 536
• Teaching Hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided

Required Certifications (Must be current and verified)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian equivalent
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian equivalent
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian equivalent
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP, AHA, or Canadian equivalent
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• National Tech Certification Verification (as applicable)
• State License Verification (non-RN/LPN allied professionals)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certifications required depend on specialty and unit; verify with clinical track or unit directives.

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (unit-specific, if requested)
• Competency Exams relevant to profession/specialty
• Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or EFM certification for L&D RNs (effective 9/30/2024)
• Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC specialty at specific Oregon Assisted Living facilities

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
• Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine 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 or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination (Alaska placements require full series and titer)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests, no THC included)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
• COVID-19 Vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel, required for patient-facing roles)

Background and Compliance

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills Checklists (annual, as applicable)
• Education Verification (required for all candidates)
• Radiation Badge issued by facility if applicable

Facility-Specific and Regional Requirements

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

  • Core Modules by profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, Leadership roles
  • Regional Core and Specialty modules for Oregon and other Providence regions
  • Annual Regulatory Modules (approx. 3.5 hours)
• Epic training modules completion required for charting system access
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length.
• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements.
• The position is at a large, teaching, short-term acute care hospital with 536 staffed beds.
• Charting is done in Epic.
• Parking is free for staff.
• Compliance with all health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory prior to start.
• Additional state-specific and facility-specific documentation and attestations may be required depending on assignment location and specialty.

This summary includes key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel assignment at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.