X-Ray Technologist
Louisville, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 1830-0700 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Initial training to work in the Emergency Room (ER)
• Potential to be trained for other areas such as the main department or surgery based on performance and contract extension
• Experience required with Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Must have experience with GE and Siemens equipment
• PACS equipment experience required
• ICU experience preferred
• ARRT and BLS certifications required
• EPIC experience preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements)
• State License verification required (Primary Source Verification)
• Tech Certification verification as applicable
• NURSYS verification required for RNs if applicable

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency Exam required prior to start (not required for non-clinical)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required depending on unit

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required for non-clinical)
• Fit mask test required annually (with waiver process for failed tests)
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tdap within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Baseline TB risk assessment within 90 days of start, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, declinations not accepted
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, declinations not accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually (not required for non-clinical)
• Badge photo required (shoulders up, solid light background)

Notes

• Travel techs will initially be trained in the ER and may expand to other departments based on performance
• ICU experience is preferred but not mandatory
• EPIC system experience is preferred but not required

This position is ideal for Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Techs with at least 2 years of experience looking for a travel contract in Kentucky with weekend night shifts.