Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of radiologic technology experience for a 13-week contract at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital in Oregon.

Details

• Pediatric cardiac catheterization lab setting within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital
• Procedures include both adult and congenital cardiac cases, with potential cross-training to EP, Hybrid OR, or other service areas
• Responsibilities involve circulating in the procedure room and operating imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• On-call is required; weekend work required only when taking call
• No floating within the hospital, though candidates may be asked to float to a nearby affiliate hospital — refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Scrubs are provided; no printed scrub patterns permitted

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation of radiologic equipment or an equivalent combination of specialized training and experience
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• ARRT registration required
• Active Oregon Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license required (pending license accepted if application has been submitted to and received by the licensing board)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Pediatric experience preferred
• RCIS or RCES (Cardiac Interventional or Vascular Interventional certification from ASRT) preferred
• EP/Cath Lab technologist knowledge and skills preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two supervisor or manager references from within the last 24 months required for consideration (charge RN references are not acceptable)
• COVID vaccination proof required — no exemptions
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO requests must be noted at time of submission and may not exceed 2 weeks
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers at this facility must have been away for a minimum of 6 months before returning as a traveler
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility must provide a reference from the OHSU manager who supervised them
• Daily duties include prepping patients and supplies under sterile conditions, scrubbing in with the physician, operating automatic injectors, selecting appropriate contrast agents, and performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Must be able to work independently on call alongside department physicians and nurses
• Fine motor skills are required for tasks such as threading stents and balloons on wires