Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Hazleton, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Evening (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, shifts may vary)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
Contract Length: Approximately 20 weeks

Job Details

• Work setting experience required in:

  • Adult Acute Care
  • Bedside/Portable Procedures
  • Adult Outpatient
• No floating to other units
• No on-call duties
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Scrub colors allowed: Navy, Black, or Grey
• Local travelers accepted at a rate differential

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technician experience, including X-Ray Technician experience within the last year
• Experience in Acute Care and Outpatient settings
• ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • PA PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Clearance required within 90 days of start (full results, all pages)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start
• Pennsylvania Medicheck Search required within 30 days of start (not required for 100% remote non-clinical candidates)
• Education verification for highest level relative to specialty

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC accepted (military certification not accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required for certain units; verify applicability
• National Certification/Verification prior to facility start and upon expiration (as applicable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Must be completed within 12 months of start; minimum passing score 80%
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required within 12 months of start; passing score 88% or higher; 3 attempts allowed within 6 months
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for all RNs & LVNs except certain specialties; passing score 88% or higher
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Annual update required
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification prior to start and upon expiration

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test required prior to start (not required for 100% remote non-clinical)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for clinical staff; declination acceptable only for certain non-clinical locations with masking policy adherence
• COVID-19 vaccination required or signed declination with facility-specific form
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start; dilute results require observed retest within 24 hours if allowed by state law
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge (for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later)
• Affidavit for provisional employment must be completed prior to start
• COVID and flu declination forms required if applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No on-call or floating responsibilities.
• Shift times may vary between evening and night shifts.
• Local travelers are accepted.

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