X-Ray Technologist
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, every other weekend
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Experience: 5 years (highest requirement between 2-5 years stated)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred (not strictly required)
• Required Skills:

  • Fluoroscopy and OR experience
  • Epic system experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Virginia State License required
• ARRT certification required
• ACLS (AHA) as applicable
• BLS (AHA) required for Vascular Techs
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• Primary source verification of state license required

Background & Compliance

• Zero tolerance for any license or background hits
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• National fingerprinting required (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check) starting 1/1/2026
• E-Verify required for direct placements
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask required annually (PAPR not allowed)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-spot) within 1 year, annual testing required
• Immunizations or titers required within 10 years for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or declination, depending on unit)
• TDAP vaccine required for certain units (Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER), preferred for others
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required

Documentation & Competencies

• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required for all RNs (may apply depending on role)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing with 100% passing score required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Passport-style photo required for badge before start
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required (e.g., Pyxis acknowledgment for RNs)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within the first week of contract start to avoid delays

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with access to outdoor activities and waterways. The facility maintains strict compliance and credentialing standards to ensure quality and safety.