Cardiac Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Friday to Sunday
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (extremities, abdomen/GI, spine/pelvis, chest/thorax, ER, OR, Level 1 trauma, surgery/C-arm)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First time travelers accepted)
• Equipment Used: GE & Siemens imaging equipment
• Facility Type: Level 1 trauma center with 30+ ORs, 6 ICUs, 70+ bed ER, ~700 inpatient beds

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Licenses: Indiana license pending acceptable (ETA 2 weeks)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification, if applicable)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring, as applicable)
• Other: State license verification required within 30 days of start

Skills & Competencies

• Must have experience with trauma and surgical imaging (Level 1 trauma, surgery/C-arm)
• Unit competency exam required
• Medication test/pharmacology exam required (not for techs or RRTs)
• Color blind testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer or signed declination required
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

Background & Documentation

• Valid driver’s license or passport copy required
• Background check required within 90 days of start (including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Education verification required (may be pending at start)
• Employment application and references required (minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles)
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and annually thereafter

Facility & Orientation Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms (time sensitive)
• Completion of mandatory orientation modules (22 modules for RRT candidates) prior to start
• Self-study orientation and testing required before start
• Fast track slide packet and signature forms to be completed promptly
• HIPAA acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Call-in policy for contracted shifts: missed shifts must be made up during pay period or added to end of contract depending on FTE status
• Valid auto insurance required only for Hospice specialty (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for radiology professionals with trauma and surgical imaging experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center. First-time travelers are welcome.