X-Ray Technologist
Newton, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Technologist

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Completion of a two-year AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program in a Joint Commission-approved facility
• Current, unencumbered Massachusetts state license to practice
• Registration by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in radiology
• CPR/BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist (including fluoroscopy and C-ARM procedures)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Credentials & Compliance (Must be completed prior to or on board)

Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT registration
• BLS certification
• Valid professional license verification (no conditional licenses accepted)

Health & Immunizations

• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Hepatitis B vaccine or immunity proof strongly preferred
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation

Background & Professional Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses
• Education verification of highest degree achieved
• Submission of 2 recent professional references (minimum 1 supervisor or above)
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission

Additional Notes

• No religious exemptions for fit testing or influenza vaccine
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required
• All documentation must be current and compliant with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations

This position is ideal for a Radiologic Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, current licensure, and certifications, who is prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements for a long-term assignment in Massachusetts.