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

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (flexible options available: 13 or 26 weeks)
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work with diagnostic X-Ray in Radiology/Cardiology specialty.
• Experience with C-arm and portable X-Ray equipment is required; O-arm experience preferred.
• Equipment used includes Philips, Siemens, and GE systems.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend required; may be scheduled every other weekend based on unit needs.
• Scrub Color: Black scrubs required.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Locals and first-time travelers are accepted.
• Schedule requests, including time off, must be submitted and approved before offer.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, RQI, or instructor cards accepted; COCs accepted as placeholders).

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with C-arm and portable X-Ray machines.
• Familiarity with Philips, Siemens, and GE imaging equipment.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• Must include all aliases and locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR/DMV) hits do not require facility review for this location.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for contract renewals.
• New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions.

Health & Safety

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 3 months of start (IGRA blood test or 2-step PPD).
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) required within 30 days of start.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit test and Respiratory Medical Clearance required prior to start; on-site fit testing mandatory.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required if job tasks involve glove or respirator use.
• Color blindness exam required if job tasks require color discrimination.

Certifications & Training

• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication competency may be required depending on unit.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months of start.
• Skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.

References & Work History

• Two references within the last 2 years required; at least one must be managerial.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates for at least 1 year prior to start, allowing gaps of 30 days or less.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• Any schedule or time-off requests must be approved prior to offer.
• Black scrubs are the required uniform.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with a focus on diagnostic X-Ray technology in a hospital setting, requiring specific certifications and compliance with detailed health and background screening protocols.