Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Jersey City, NJ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule includes every other weekend required
• No on-call duties
• Approximately 20 cases per day
• Technologist should be fluent in OR/Fluoro and General X-ray procedures
• Types of procedures: All routine radiology procedures
• Charting system used: EPIC
• Scrub color: Black
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• New Jersey state license required prior to start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ARRT (R) certification required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 form and Government Issued Photo ID required
• E-Verify clearance required
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Fit test and Respiratory Medical Clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Color blind testing within 1 year if job tasks require color discrimination
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)
• Skills checklist to be completed and updated annually

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required, RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ARRT (R) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Not required for X-Ray Tech
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO) - Not applicable for this role

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies including annual education sign-offs and safety manual acknowledgments
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and pass/fail testing as applicable
• Documentation must be current and valid at the time of assignment start
• Facility requires adherence to mask and PPE policies, including shaving for fit testing unless religious accommodations are approved

This position offers a structured travel contract with clear requirements for licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation, suitable for X-Ray Technologists with at least one year of experience and appropriate credentials.