OR X-Ray Technologist
Chicago, Illinois
UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift options:

  • 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (4 days of 10-hour shifts)
  • 11:00 PM – 7:30 PM (5 days of 8-hour shifts)
• Monday through Friday with rotating weekends

Job Description

• Must have Operating Room (OR) experience.
• Responsibilities include working between x-ray and assisting with imaging in the OR.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Illinois.
• At least 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Operating Room (OR) experience.

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only (required for certain adult inpatient and procedural areas)
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Interventional Radiology).

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including alias, county, and national sex offender searches).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run within 30 days of start and updated monthly.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, PA, NP, or DO confirming fitness for duty.
• N95 mask fit testing within 1 year (not required for sterile processing or clerical roles).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (PPD or Quantiferon Gold).
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination).
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Dec 1 – Apr 30).

Competency & Skills Verification

• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated every 3 years.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• Color blindness test (Ishihara 14-plate) required for all candidates.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs in certain units (not applicable here).
• Annual OSHA training and Core Parts I, II, III training required.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Photo for badge (plain background, jpeg) required 2 weeks prior to start.
• Signed facility-specific policies including fingernail policy and compliance checklists.
• Completion of facility online training modules prior to orientation (not required for sterile processing techs).
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist must be submitted.
• Two professional references required, including one from a direct supervisor.

Additional Notes

• Locals are eligible to apply.
• This is a travel/contract position with a defined 13-week duration.
• The role requires flexibility to work rotating weekends.

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