Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (11:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
• Rotating weekends and holidays required
• Initial training in the Emergency Room (ER)
• Potential to cross-train to main department or surgery based on performance and contract extension
• Experience with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics required
• Use of GE and Siemens equipment
• PACS experience required
• ICU experience preferred
• EPIC system experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid X-Ray Technician license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of X-Ray Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (unit dependent)
• PALS, NRP, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit specifics)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (unit dependent)

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification matching specialty required (transcript/diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask test annually (with waiver process for failed tests)
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • 2 MMR vaccines or IgG titer for Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or IgG titer
• TB testing: True 2-Step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical candidates)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Employment application required

Work Environment & Equipment

• Exposure to ICU and ER settings preferred
• Use of PACS imaging system
• Work involves rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

This position is ideal for experienced Radiology Technologists seeking a travel contract with opportunities for cross-training and working in diverse clinical settings.