Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Contract

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Days, 06:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Call Responsibility: One 8-hour shift every 2 weeks
• Call Times: Weekdays (4:00 PM - 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM), Weekends (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, or 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM)

Requirements

• Certification: ARRT certification required
• Licensure: Virginia license required; can submit with license pending. Temporary license eligibility if holding another state license.
• Experience: (No explicit years stated; default interpretation is 13 weeks contract length, so specialty experience requirement not explicitly stated here.)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required
• Additional Skills:

  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is helpful
  • Familiarity with Carestream portable machine is helpful
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule
• No return permanent staff eligible for submission

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit or specialty (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI) — verify based on assignment specifics

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (official transcripts required)
• Abuse registry search required for certain units (e.g., Behavioral Health)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit
• State-specific fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks for Behavioral Health candidates

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no declinations or exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with 2-step PPD required
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or specific antigen titer protocol
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination required if titer negative
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of various forms prior to start (e.g., professional appearance guidelines, release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance)
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for certain nursing roles

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges for new candidates are not provided by the agency; new hires must obtain badges from the client facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluations and skills checklists may be required if previously employed with the agency

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with ARRT certification seeking a 13-week travel contract in Radiology/Cardiology with a structured day shift and periodic call responsibilities. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications is mandatory.