Cardiac X-Ray Technologist
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Days: Friday through Sunday block
• Must have experience in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Texas Medical Board (TMB) License
• ARRT License (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid X-Ray Technician license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of X-Ray Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Valid government-issued Photo ID or Passport
• Background Check (7 years, including county criminal, sex offender, state police investigations) within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Drug Testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start (no rapid screens)
• Fit Mask Test (annual, can be done onsite)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for all travelers)
  • Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months, with annual updates and follow-up for positives
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or 2 vaccine documentation, boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titers or 2 vaccine documentation, boosters if needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing, 2 attempts allowed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (2 attempts allowed)
• Pass/Fail Testing for Medication and Dysrhythmia/EKG required for all RNs and Cath Lab Techs (may apply depending on unit)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter)

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style)
• Must sign facility-specific job description and various exemption/declination forms if applicable
• Two professional references within 3 years required

This position requires a highly qualified X-Ray Tech with trauma hospital experience and appropriate licensure and certifications. Candidates should be prepared for comprehensive credentialing and compliance documentation.