X-Ray Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 5x8 Evenings (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend, holidays, and on-call required
• On-call: Yes, as needed
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Active Illinois state license required (pending license not accepted)
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid X-Ray Technician license in Illinois
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an X-Ray Technician, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in Acute Care and Outpatient settings
• Experience in Operating Room (OR) imaging
• Experience in ER, ICU, and NICU settings
• Proficient in adult X-ray procedures including:

  • Abdomen (decubitus)
  • Chest (AP, lateral decubitus, routine, upper airway/soft tissue neck)
  • Facial bones
  • Paranasal sinuses
  • Temporomandibular joints (TM joints)
  • Knee
  • Hip
  • Pelvis
  • Elbow
  • Forearm
  • Hand
• Experience with C-Arm procedures
• Experience with portable abdomen X-rays

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• TB testing (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold) within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without an IL state license
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required before start
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to work holidays and every 3rd weekend
• On-call shifts are required as needed
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon discussion
• Pending licenses are not accepted; active Illinois license required
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is ideal for X-Ray Technologists with at least 1 year of experience looking for a travel contract in an acute care, Level I trauma hospital setting with a focus on a broad range of radiology skills and equipment.