Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Radiology / Cardiology X-Ray Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Days, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift (07:00 - 15:30)

Experience & Skills

• OR experience preferred
• General skills required: PACS and portable X-Ray equipment
• Preferred skills: C-Arms
• X-Ray procedures: Head, Extremities, Abdomen/GI, Spine/Pelvis
• Equipment preferred: GE, PACS

Work Settings

• Adult acute care
• Adult outpatient
• Bedside procedures
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Operating Room (OR)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• ARRT R (Registered Radiologic Technologist)

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for RNs/LPNs in ED or Pediatrics (not required for ED only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required by unit
• Tech Cert Verification - National (Certified OR Tech / Certified Surgical Tech preferred)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• State License verification prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, within 3 years)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for RNs in cardiac and critical care specialties (annual update required, 80% overall score, 100% lethal rhythms section)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually (does not include marijuana)
• Employment application with 7 years work history, no gaps
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in past 3 years
• Work history verification: minimum 2 years employment in past 7 years, including at least 1 travel or per diem assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; if prior positive, chest x-ray or annual questionnaire required
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Mar)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use for patient encounters

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function
• Clear photo for badge (face centered, no glare, solid background)
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual
• Compliance with facility-specific drug screen, background check, and I9/E-Verify attestations

This position is suitable for first-time travelers with a strong background in radiology/cardiology X-Ray technology.