EP Lab Cardiovascular 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

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

  • Typically 1 night per week and 1 full weekend per month
• No weekend shifts, only weekend call

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub EP ablations and device placements (ablations experience is mandatory)
• Pull supplies and set up scrub table for ablation and device implant procedures
• Drape patients and scrub in with MD for venous and arterial access
• Scrub transeptal ablations
• Assist with sheath removal and closure devices
• Operate fluoroscopy/x-ray during procedures
• Prepare patients on the table with RN and EP tech
• Scrub generator device changes
• May assist in TAVR and TMVR procedures in the Hybrid OR room
• Support Cath Lab procedures and unit development projects
• Supply and equipment management/stocking

Experience & Credentials Required

• Current ARRT credential and Oregon OBMI license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA provider only)
• Minimum 2 years Cath Lab experience, including at least 1 year in EP
• Ability to scrub and circulate EP ablations (device-only experience is insufficient)
• PALS and pediatric experience preferred but not required

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT credential
• Oregon OBMI license
• BLS (AHA provider only)
• ACLS (AHA provider only)
• PALS preferred (AHA provider only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred but not mandatory

Compliance & Background Requirements

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

  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (last 2 employers)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• 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
• Employment application with at least 7 years of work history required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam (within 1 year) required to meet Aya standard
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or signed declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start
• TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use and signed form
• Facility-specific respirator clearance and fit testing may be done onsite if needed

Additional Information

• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• 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 facility-specific documents provided for orientation (RNs only)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity EP lab environment with a leading academic medical center. Candidates must be highly skilled in EP procedures and able to meet all credentialing, compliance, and health requirements.