Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Details

• Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR)
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (0730-1800), variable days off
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, only when taking call
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, weeknights 1800-0730 and weekends Friday 1800 to Monday 0730 (typically 1 night/week and 1 full weekend/month)
• Floating: Yes, within hospital and to sister hospitals (Main Campus & Southwest Waterfront Location)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if application submitted and received by licensing board
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 week max

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• National Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA provider only, traditional AHA e-cards required)
  • ACLS (AHA provider only, traditional AHA e-cards required)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Job Responsibilities

• Operate fluoroscopy in the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Monitor and scrub procedures
• Assist with supply and equipment management/stocking
• Participate in unit development projects
• Cross-training to EP procedures and support as needed
• Potential training to assist in TAVR and TMVR procedures in the SOR Hybrid OR room

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital
• 549 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrubs provided for OR (no prints)
• Parking cost: $16 daily

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Includes education verification, work history verification, international searches if applicable
• National Sex Offender Search required within 30 days prior to start
• No open court cases allowed
• Background check must be initiated within 24 hours of signed contract

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source verification of state license within 60 days prior to start
• Pending licenses accepted if application is submitted and received

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (required by Aya standard within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent masks required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)

Competency & Skills

• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (required score 85% or higher)
• Color blind testing for phlebotomists within 12 months of start

References & Work History

• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required prior to badge issuance
• Onsite respirator clearance and fit testing may be required if not completed prior to start
• Candidates must complete and sign coronavirus protocol attestation

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and weekend coverage when taking call. The role offers exposure to advanced cardiac procedures in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital.