Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Richland, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Richland, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, Friday through Sunday
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (9:00 AM to 9:30 PM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Weekend work required
• Block schedules required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• No floating between units
• No on-call required
• Must have experience working in a large hospital setting
• 48-hour shifts are not approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Experience Requirements

• Specialty experience: Radiology / Cardiology (X-Ray Tech) — minimum years of experience not explicitly stated, but large hospital experience is required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state OBRA search)
• E-Verify attestation required
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Additional background components: SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and National Sex Offender checks, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification
• State-specific searches for Washington and border states required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or acceptable declinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Measles (Rubeola) - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (9/1–3/30) or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually; positive TB history requires documentation and chest X-ray within 5 years

Facility and Job-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Float policy acknowledgement: candidate may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) required
• Epic system training modules required as applicable
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for nurses with out-of-state compact licenses (not applicable here but noted for awareness)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges issued by facility as applicable
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units
• Work history verification required if exceptions to reference requirements are requested

This position offers a weekend-focused schedule with 12-hour shifts in a large hospital environment, requiring a licensed X-Ray Tech with relevant certifications and compliance with comprehensive background, health, and training requirements.