Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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

Location:
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour variable day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed (3 shifts per week)
• Schedule Rotation Example:

  • Week 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• On-call required, including possible holiday coverage
• No float or block scheduling required
• Primary responsibilities include surgery and fluoroscopy coverage; candidates must be proficient in both areas
• Scrub Color: Any color/brand accepted
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Facility Highlights

• 352 certified beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• Offers urgent, primary, specialty, and emergency care
• Only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (R) certification required
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with surgery coverage
• Experience with fluoroscopy coverage

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • National criminal check
  • State and county searches (10 years) with all aliases
  • SSN trace with all aliases
  • National sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date
• Missouri EDL search required within 30 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year, updated annually; if positive, chest x-ray within 6 months and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 doses or positive titer or declination accepted) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination accepted; vaccination series must be completed on schedule if not previously done
• Seasonal flu vaccine required annually during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing requirement
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes multiple drug panels)

Testing & Competency

• Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam required with minimum 84% score; two attempts allowed except ICU (one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams required as applicable to specialty and profession

Documentation & Orientation

• Employment application required
• Verification of most recent employer and work history
• Two professional references within 3 years of start date
• Skills checklist required
• Confidentiality agreement and code of conduct acknowledgment must be signed
• Agency nurse orientation quiz with minimum 84% score required prior to start
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Locals within 50-mile radius accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) requests limited to 2 per contract
• AVADE training required onsite for RN and LPN candidates if extending past initial contract (not applicable for this role)

This position is ideal for Radiologic Technologists with solid experience in surgery and fluoroscopy coverage seeking a travel contract with a reputable hospital in Missouri.