Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM, every third weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• EPIC experience required (for charting)

Skills & Experience

• Experience with GE Siemens equipment, PACS, and portable X-ray machines preferred
• EPIC charting system experience required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Education accreditation verification required
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Adult Tdap vaccination (after age 11/12) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempt
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Summary

This travel contract position for an X-ray Tech in Radiology/Cardiology requires at least 1 year of experience, BLS and ARRT certifications, and EPIC system proficiency. The role includes weekend shifts every third weekend and on-call duties. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements, including fingerprinting and immunizations. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.