Pediatric X-Ray Technologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Children's Hospital

X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Coverage: Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience with fluoroscopy and surgery required
• Pediatric (PEDS) experience required
• Must be able to float and work weekends
• Unit does NOT accept first-time travelers
• Scrub colors: Any color accepted
• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards
• Demonstrates proficiency with all x-ray equipment and protocols

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience with fluoroscopy (Flouro) and surgery
• X-Ray Technician experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID matching all documentation
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County, nationwide, sex offender, federal checks
  • FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma matching degree required
• Employment application with 7 years of work history, no gaps over 30 days

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months (not required by employer but required by placement agency)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations accepted with proper forms)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start (two-step skin test or equivalent)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (declinations must be signed within 12 months)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), with exemptions and declinations accepted
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel or expanded panel depending on hire date)

Competency & Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (annual, minimum 80%)
• General competency exam (annual, minimum 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual, minimum 80%)
• Core training parts I, II, and III (annual)

Additional Notes

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification not specifically required for this role
• Photo for badge required
• Must comply with employee appearance policy
• Floating and weekend shifts required
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this unit

This position is ideal for experienced radiology technologists with pediatric and fluoroscopy/surgery experience who have prior travel contract experience and meet all licensing and compliance requirements.