Radiology X-ray Technician
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology Technician (Travel)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
**Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Position: X-ray Technician
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Required Credentials and Compliance

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA certified.
• Current License/Certificate Verification: Must be verified within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be valid, not expired, and match address requirements.

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly with a minimum 80% score (max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Medical Imaging Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation: 6 hours pre-hire education with signed attestation.
• Ascension Profile: Resume or professional profile required.
• Ascension 2 Professional References: At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender check; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System): Run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Third-party employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.

Personal Health History & Immunizations

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within a year showing no infection, and completed TB questionnaire; updated annually.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within specified timeframes prior to start; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes testing for 12 specified drugs; must include MRO review for prescriptions or negative-dilute results.
• Ascension Influenza Vaccine Exemption/Declination: If exempted, mask wearing required during flu season.

Additional Notes

• Medical Imaging Contract Worker Form is completed onsite by the facility.
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background required (no alterations or filters).
• Legal documentation of name change may be required if applicable.
• Post-assignment evaluation may be conducted.

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, immunization, and compliance standards to ensure patient and staff safety.