Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift Requirements:

  • On-call required: Yes, 3 shifts per month
  • Weekend shifts required: Yes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
  • Block schedules required: Yes
• Floating between units: No
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Beds: 536
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid license as an X-Ray Technologist (Radiology discipline) as applicable by state regulations
• Certifications (must be current and from approved organizations):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Other certifications as required by clinical track or unit (verify with clinical leadership)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Fit Testing: Required for travel candidates, must be updated annually
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State-specific searches as applicable
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work night shifts on weekends as specified
• On-call availability required
• Must complete required facility and regional training modules annually via LMS platform
• Must comply with float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)
• Badge photo required for identification purposes
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis
• Skills checklists must be updated annually if applicable

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty (default to higher if discrepancies found)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Notes

• This position uses Telemetry (Tele) monitoring terminology where applicable, not Telehealth
• All certifications and licenses must be verified and current before start
• Candidates must complete all required modules and documentation prior to start date
• Physical and health documents must be uploaded and valid as per requirements

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract position in Portland, Oregon.