Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Tech
Richland, Washington
Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location

• Richland, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
• Block schedules required
• No weekends or on-call required
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• No floating between units

Job Requirements

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Operating Room experience
• Experience in a large hospital setting

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington state license or equivalent experience
• Certifications (must be current and from approved organizations):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as applicable by specialty

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; must have Operating Room and large hospital experience

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified as required

Background and Screening

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches required for Washington (including WA State Patrol Search within 90 days of start)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
• Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination/documentation
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Training and Compliance

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic system training required for applicable units (OR and related hospital systems)
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• No 48-hour shifts approved
• No floating between units
• No on-call or weekend shifts required

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract position in Washington.