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Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular Technologist (Cath Lab Tech)

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

Work Schedule

4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (4x10s)
Shift hours: 07:00 AM – 5:30 PM
No on-call requirement
Start date options: January 5 or January 17

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Technologist works in the cardio-endovascular catheterization laboratory performing duties such as:

Monitoring and scrubbing during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Assisting physicians, radiologic technologists, cardiovascular technologists, and nurses
Ensuring efficiency and maintaining a customer-friendly environment in the lab

Required Credentials & Experience

Current ARRT credential
OMBI license (must be obtained prior to start)
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification - AHA provider only, traditional AHA accepted
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification - AHA provider only, traditional AHA accepted
Cardiac and Interventional Radiology (IR) experience

Certifications & Training Requirements

BLS, ACLS, and PALS (PALS not required for ED OBS positions) must be AHA traditional provider certifications; RQI and certificates of completion are not accepted except for specific exceptions (e.g., HeartCode AHA accepted as of 7/13/2023)
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (includes Bloodborne Pathogen, Tuberculosis, and HIPAA training)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required depending on assignment
NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on assignment
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing grade 85%+, updated annually)
Competency Exam (passing grade 85%+, updated annually)

Background & Compliance Checks

7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required 30 days prior to start and updated monthly
Education verification for highest level of education (not required for CNA or EVS Aides)
International background check if residency outside the US in past 10 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job duties
Fit mask testing on-site on first day; annual updates required
Tdap vaccine within 10 years prior to start (declinations accepted with signed form)
Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 1 year prior to start; PPDs not accepted; annual updates required
TB Questionnaire annually for past positives
Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (immune titer and 3 vaccines preferred or signed declination)
- Varicella
Drug testing: 10-panel including methamphetamines within 30 days prior to start; laboratory-based through SAMHSA certified lab
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (mask policy applies if declined)
COVID-19 vaccination required (no declinations or exemptions allowed)

Facility Specific Requirements

Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date; any planned unavailability must be communicated in advance
Photo for badge must be submitted prior to starting work
Completion of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement prior to start
Respiratory questionnaire must be completed and handled per facility instructions
Vaccine declination/waiver forms must be signed if applicable (e.g., Hepatitis B, COVID religious or medical exemptions)
Traveler network account form must be completed within 48 hours of signing contract

References & Documentation

At least 2 professional employment references required (except Medical Scribes)
Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with no call requirements and requires specific certifications and compliance with detailed health and background checks. Candidates should be prepared to meet all credentialing, immunization, and documentation requirements prior to start.