Electrophysiology Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Lab Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist

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

Job Description

• Position in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab as a Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist (CV RTR)
• Must be a Radiologic Technologist with significant EP Lab experience
• Work schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (07:30 AM - 06:00 PM)
• Call required: weeknights (6:00 PM - 7:30 AM) and weekends (Friday 6:00 PM to Monday 7:30 AM)

  • Typically 1 weeknight call per week and 1 full weekend call per month
• No weekend shifts, only weekend call
• Primary duties include operation of fluoroscopy in the Cardiac Cath Lab, monitoring and scrubbing procedures, assisting with supply and equipment management, unit development projects, and other assigned duties
• Cross-training to EP procedures and support as needed
• May assist in TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) and TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement) procedures in the Hybrid OR room

Requirements

• Current ARRT credential and Oregon OBMI license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (AHA provider only, traditional AHA cards required)
• TAVR experience required
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Call availability as described above

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS: AHA provider only, employer-verified e-cards required
• ACLS: AHA provider only, traditional AHA cards required
• PALS: Preferred, AHA provider only if held
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA/AAP only (if applicable)
• State license verification required (primary source verification within 60 days prior to start)

Compliance & Background Checks

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Education verification (primary source)
  • Work history verification (last 2 employers, minimum 7 years work history)
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Physical exam: Required to meet Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test: Required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer, vaccines, or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: Full vaccine series, immune titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Immune titer, vaccines, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
  • COVID-19 vaccine strongly recommended; declination requires mask use and signed waiver

Additional Information

• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date (notify recruiter of any planned unavailability)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation and training modules required before badge issuance
• Medication override test and other orientation materials provided for RNs (if applicable)
• Respirator clearance and fit testing may be completed onsite if necessary
• Vaccine declination/waiver forms must be signed if applicable
• Candidates must complete required Compass training modules prior to start (varies by role)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist with EP Lab and Cath Lab experience, including TAVR. The role requires strong technical skills, call availability, and compliance with extensive credentialing, background checks, and health documentation. The position offers a structured 4x10 hour shift schedule with no weekend shifts but includes weekend call.

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