Cath Lab Technologist
Portland, Oregon
Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Role: Cath Lab Tech (non-scrub position)
• Experience Required: Cath Lab experience preferred, especially with Neuro, IR, and Cardiac procedures
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-Call: Yes, required on weekdays and weekends
• Weekends: Not required
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Beds: 536
• Teaching Hospital: Yes
• Parking: No fee

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (copy of professional license)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other, if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years, if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification (National) for Allied Professionals

Experience Requirements

• Cath Lab experience required, preferably with Neuro, IR, and Cardiac procedures
• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but must meet or exceed Cath Lab tech standards (default to higher if conflicting info)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Environment

• On-call required on weekdays and weekends
• No weekend shifts required
• No block scheduling
• Patient ratio 4:1
• No floating between units

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific background checks and verifications as applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen 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:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance required for travel candidates (annual)
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (annual)

Documentation & Training Requirements

• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication test, pharmacology, color blind testing if required)
• Providence-specific WorkRamp training modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for Oregon facilities
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic training modules required for charting system proficiency

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Radiation badge issued by facility if applicable
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Various state-specific searches and attestations may be required depending on placement

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with experience in Radiology/Cardiology procedures who are comfortable with on-call duties and working in a short-term acute care teaching hospital environment using Epic charting.