Pediatric Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Overview

• Role: Pediatric Cath Lab Tech
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, only when taking call
• On-call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless specified
• Locals and first-timers accepted
• Pending license accepted if application submitted and received by licensing board
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 1-2 weeks max

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures
• Operate complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography
• Circulate in procedure room and operate imaging equipment for adult and congenital cases
• Cross-train to other service areas such as EP and Hybrid OR
• Prepare patients and supplies under sterile conditions
• Scrub in with physicians and assist in procedures, including fine motor tasks like threading stents and balloons
• Obtain accurate x-rays while ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Operate automatic injectors and select appropriate contrast agents under physician direction
• Provide patient care during examinations in collaboration with staff
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, coordinate borrowing equipment as needed
• Work independently on-call with physicians and nurses

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all AHA provider only)
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating radiologic equipment or equivalent specialized training/experience (higher of 1 year stated in description vs 2 years in qualifications)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Cardiac Interventional and/or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT (RCES or RCIS preferred)
• Knowledge and skills in EP/Cath Lab technology preferred

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA provider only
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA provider only
• Registration with ARRT
• Valid Oregon Radiologic Technologist license

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in radiologic equipment operation (default to higher requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated, Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• 549 staffed beds
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC
• Scrubs provided for OR, no prints required

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam per Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immune titers or vaccines with declination if applicable
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or immune titer or declination
  • Varicella immune titer or vaccines with declination if applicable
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from last 24 months required
• Employment application with at least 7 years of work history required
• Radiation badge required prior to start (dosimetry badge or attestation)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up to start date
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules required before badge issuance
• Onsite respirator clearance and fit testing available if not completed prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac cath lab environment at a leading academic medical center with comprehensive support and compliance requirements.