CT/Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Macungie, PA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

Location: Macungie, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Hybrid CT and diagnostic role in a small neighborhood hospital.
• Overnight technologist covers both CT and diagnostic departments.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty roles unless otherwise specified. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications & Competencies Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA certified (ARC may be acceptable with approval). Required for all clinical staff including techs.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for applicable units (ER, ICU, etc.). Use unit description to determine if needed. Must be AHA certified.
• Tech Certification Verification: National certification/verification prior to start and upon expiration, as applicable by profession and state.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Signed acknowledgment covering Joint Commission training and safety manual, updated annually.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification prior to start and upon expiration, as applicable by profession.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs).
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs & LVNs, where applicable).
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs & LVNs, except certain specialties.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but likely not applicable for this Radiology/CT role.

Background Checks & Compliance

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

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • DMV (if driving is essential)
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania-specific fingerprinting required within 90 days of start (PA Department of Human Services).
• State-specific searches including:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (within 90 days of start).
  • Pennsylvania PATCH Search Results (within 90 days).
  • Pennsylvania Medicheck Search Results (within 30 days).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit mask test completed onsite (not required for 100% remote).
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray as per guidelines (annual updates not required).
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series; declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable). Annual updates not required. Observed drug screens required if initial test is dilute.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through May unless a declination is completed and approved.
• Respirator safety clearance required for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond, with annual medical clearance.

Documentation & History

• 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 (not applicable here).

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 or later (recent, clear, no hats/masks).
• Badge request form may be required depending on start date.
• Fit test questionnaire required for all candidates prior to start.
• Affidavit for provisional employment must be completed prior to start.
• COVID and flu declination forms required if applicable.

This position offers a hybrid CT and diagnostic technologist role with overnight coverage responsibilities in a community hospital setting in Pennsylvania. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and certification requirements to qualify.