Radiology Technologist X-Ray Tech
Indianapolis, IN
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

X-Ray Tech

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 7:00
• Scheduled days: Wednesday and Thursday 7p to 7a, Saturday 6p to 6a
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Flexibility: Must be flexible if other days of the week are needed
• Call-ins: For a contracted shift, the traveler must make up the day within the pay period (0.9 FTE). If that is not possible, the shift is added to the end of the contract. For a 1.2 FTE, call-in shifts are added to the end of the contract.

Unit Information

Level 1 trauma center supporting over 30 ORs, 6 ICUs, a 70+ bed ER, and around 700 inpatient beds.

Equipment used: GE and Siemens.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• ARRT certification
• Experience working with Spine patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting
• Experience with C-arm

Preferred

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (preferred, not required; strongly recommended)

Other Certifications

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, and NIH Stroke certifications are listed. Required certifications depend on the cost center and must be confirmed with the facility.
• BLS and ACLS must be AHA. RQI is acceptable for BLS and ACLS. NRP must be AHA NRP.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start. Positive results require a chest X-ray within 2 years and proof of past positive.
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola, mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 documented vaccines. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted.
• Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Declinations, exemptions, and history of varicella are not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen (amphetamines/methamphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP) within 12 months of start. Instant tests are not accepted.
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required. Declinations are not accepted.
• Color blind test with a minimum score of 100% (Ishihara or online testing)
• Respirator fit test within 12 months of start, using an approved respirator model

Background and Credentialing

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering 7 years of history (SSN trace, county and statewide criminal, national sex offender, FACIS Level III)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (completed by a third party, highest applicable education). Official transcript or diploma required for new travelers.
• Valid driver's license or passport (clear copy)
• HIPAA acknowledgement, updated annually

Logistics

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted
• Facility-specific forms (compliance checklist, confidentiality agreement, traveler personal profile, and policy information) must be completed as a priority.