Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Saturday through Wednesday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-Call: Yes, 3 shifts per month
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, Saturday & Sunday
• Floating: No floating between units
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Beds: 536
• Teaching Hospital: Yes
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must hold a valid license appropriate for X-Ray Technologists in Oregon.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
  • Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit assignment; verify with clinical leadership.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must have a background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
  • Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, motor vehicle record (if applicable), and state-specific abuse/neglect searches.
  • Background checks must be updated annually.
• Employment History:

  • Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses/subcontractors).
  • Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
  • Immunizations and screenings including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
    • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
    • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
    • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
  • Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
  • Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, with annual updates.
  • Fit mask testing required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency as applicable.
  • Color blindness testing if required by unit.
  • Specialty competency exams as applicable.
• Skills Checklists:

  • Annual skills checklist required for applicable units.
• Radiation Badge: Issued by facility for applicable units (informational only).

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Schedule: Block schedule required, working Saturday through Wednesday.
• On-Call: Required 3 shifts per month.
• Weekend Work: Required on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Floating: No floating between units.
• Work Environment: Acute care hospital with 536 beds, teaching hospital setting.

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.
• Epic Access: Completion of Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start.
• WorkRamp Modules: Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules annually via WorkRamp LMS platform.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large, acute care teaching hospital with a defined schedule and clear certification and compliance requirements. Candidates should be prepared for weekend and on-call responsibilities and must maintain all required documentation and certifications current throughout the assignment.