Radiology Technologist – ED & Portable Imaging
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology) - Travel/Contract

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: Evening (2nd shift)
Hours: 40 hours/week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM; every other Saturday and Sunday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• General Radiography Technologist functioning independently in Emergency Department and inpatient portable imaging for both pediatric and adult populations.
• Equipment used includes Fuji Emergency Room units, Carestream portable units for ER and inpatient portable imaging.
• Daily caseload varies depending on Emergency Room and portable inpatient volume.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• Open to accommodating block schedules.
• Guaranteed hours.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in Connecticut (pending state license accepted but must be active prior to start).
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Active ARRT certification.
• Demonstrated X-Ray Technician experience.
• Must have photo ID matching legal name for identity verification on first day.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (not required for Pediatric Stepdown).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national sex offender, national criminal, federal extended, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation and diploma required for internationally educated candidates.
• Verification of highest level of education required.
• Sex offender search required.
• Employment application with 7-year work history and no gaps greater than 90 days.
• Work history verification for last 7 years (attestations not accepted).
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start.
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for new candidates.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually; clean-shaven required for fit testing.
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (rapid accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required (various acceptable tests).
• TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines; boosters required if titers low.
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history; boosters required if low titer.
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, proof of 3-dose vaccine series, or declination within 1 year of start.
  • Tdap vaccination highly preferred for pediatric specialties, labor and delivery, postpartum (declination accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not required.

Facility and Training Requirements

• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking cost: $125/month.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center, 1,567 staffed beds.
• Scrub color: Teal.

Mandatory Training Modules and Attestations (to be completed as required)

• Language Services Training (for RNs).
• CAUTI Education Training (for RNs except PICU, NICU, Psychiatry/Behavioral Health).
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training (for RNs and Allied).
• Mobile Heartbeat Alarm Module (for RNs except ER/ED, Pediatrics, ICU, NICU).
• Stroke Education (for RNs except pediatric specialties and NICU).
• CLABSI Prevention for Adult and Pediatric Training (for RNs).
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training (for RNs).
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education (for RNs).
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules (for RNs).
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training (for RNs).
• Patient Bedside Rounding Module (for RNs and CNAs except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED).
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness (for RNs).
• AME Blood Administration Module (for RNs except Case Managers, Behavioral Health/Psych, Home Health; annual update required).
• New Employee Orientation Module (must be completed by start date).
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for X-ray Tech and other specified roles).
• Chaperone Policy Training (for RNs and Allied; required if gap of 6+ months between assignments or module updated).

Additional Notes

• No floating to sister facilities required.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• One supervisor reference within the past year required for Cardio Thoracic ICU/CTICU assignments; charge nurse references not accepted. For other units, standard reference requirements apply.

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