Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Lansing, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 72 hours per pay period, typically 5x8 hour shifts or 4x8 hour shifts
• Variable start times: 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, or 8:00 AM
• Every third weekend rotation required
• No on-call or floating duties
• Work in a fast-paced department performing general diagnostic exams for Emergency Department and inpatient units
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Surgery experience preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend work required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or RQI accepted)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) certification
• Current Michigan state license required (must be verified within 30 days of start)

Additional Preferred/Applicable Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred but not required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – as applicable
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – as applicable
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – for ER placements
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – for ER placements
• Tech Certification Verification (national) – required if applicable, including CT tech endorsements and continuing education credits

Work Environment

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet and Teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 632
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Hunter Green
• Free parking with badge

Schedule & Work Conditions

• No floating to sister facilities
• No on-call required
• Locals accepted

Required Background & Health Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of assignment start, including:

  • 7-year county and state criminal history
  • Social Security Number trace
  • National Sex Offender Database search
  • FACIS Level 3 search
  • Education verification
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (must note latex sensitivity)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (during flu season)
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form completed at least 1 week prior to start

Other Requirements

• Resume with 7-year work history
• Two references from previous employers
• Skill checklist and competency exams as required by unit
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (some may be completed onsite)
• Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with at least 1 year of radiology experience, comfortable working in a trauma and emergency setting, and able to commit to a 13-week travel contract in Michigan.