Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Schedule

• Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Total hours per week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Work with inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients
• Use of GE, PACS, Siemens imaging systems required
• Experience with C-arm, portable abdomen, and chest imaging required
• Pediatric/PICU experience required
• Scrubs color: Black
• Open to first-time travelers and local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings
• X-Ray Technician experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license (must be provided within 48 hours of signing)
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (including alias and multi-level searches)
• E-Verify clearance
• Various state and federal exclusion list checks within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Immunization proof or positive titer for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start (annual update required)
• Color vision test if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of facility-specific annual education and safety training
• References: Two within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or equivalent required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred but not mandatory for this role
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required for pediatric areas (PICU, ED, Peds)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Not required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required if applicable
• IV Therapy/Infusion competency exam required for RNs (not applicable for this role)
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required
• Annual CEUs as applicable (stroke, trauma, surgical tech, etc.)

Additional Requirements

• Black scrubs required on shift
• Must complete facility floating policy for every new assignment
• Must complete annual education sign-off prior to start
• Must complete Respiratory Safety Questionnaire and clearance via designated platform ($22 cost)
• Must complete Fit Test Questionnaire within 48 hours of confirmation
• Must comply with facility-specific policies on latex allergy screening and accommodations
• Must complete any required facility-specific orientation and competency attestations

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome
• Candidate’s legal name on license and documents must match or have proof of name change on file
• Candidates with positive TB history require additional medical clearance documentation
• Candidates must be able to pass all required background and drug screenings without open cases
• Facility provides CAPR respirators if needed for those unable to shave or who fail fit test for N95

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel assignment in Newark, NJ.