Cardiac Sonographer
Portland, Oregon
Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Echo Tech

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

Job Details

• Position floats between units: No
• On-call required: No
• Weekends required: No
• Block schedules required: No
• Expected patient ratios: 1:1
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 536
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Echo Tech)
• Required years of experience: 2 years (based on "2YR/1ST TIMERS" note)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License (professional license copy required)
• IV Certification (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) as applicable
• NURSYS Verification for RNs

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and facility needs. Check with clinical leadership if unclear.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington WSP/WATCH) as applicable
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or approved equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer, boosters or declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series or signed declination; titers accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters or declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates

Facility Specific Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Epic training modules required and must be completed prior to or shortly after start
• WorkRamp compliance and specialty modules required based on region and specialty
• Annual regulatory and facility-specific training modules required for all caregivers except non-clinical and certain specialties

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an Echo Tech with at least 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology. The position is located in a large, teaching, short-term acute care hospital in Portland, Oregon. The role does not require on-call, weekend, or block scheduling and maintains a 1:1 patient ratio. Candidates must meet comprehensive certification, background, health, and compliance requirements including immunizations, drug screening, and training modules. Floating to other nearby Providence facilities may be required.

This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names per instructions.