CT and X-Ray Technologist
Grand Junction, Colorado
Saint Mary's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Huntington, West Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: When needed
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating to Sister Facilities: No
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles
• Locals Accepted: No
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 80 hours per 2-week period
• Special Requirements: Must work both X-Ray and CT
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Years of Experience Required: Not specified (N/A)

Licensure & Certifications

• ARRT (CT) Certification: Required
• State License: Required with primary source verification
• ACLS (AHA only): Required (especially for PACU, Post-Op, and intensive care units)
• BLS (AHA only): Required for all candidates except MLTs and non-clinical staff
• PALS (AHA only): Required as applicable (PACU, ER, CC float)
• NRP: As required
• TNCC: As required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for PACU & ICU

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Background checks must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Transcript/Diploma or Education Verification required for all new candidates
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluations required if worked over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting to ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (medical or religious exemptions only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 6 months, updated annually)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer required or 2 vaccines/boosters as per CDC guidelines
• Hepatitis B: Surface antibody and antigen titer within 6 months, vaccination series or declination form required
• Varicella: Positive titer required or 2 vaccines/boosters as per CDC guidelines
• Hepatitis A and C: Negative or antibody titers within 6 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required annually (medical or religious exemptions must be approved)
• COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccine: Required; declination form required if opting out
• Drug Testing: Must be done through LabCorp within 30 days of start, updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of new hire forms, confidentiality agreement, standards of behavior, IT access forms, OSHA post-test, voluntary self-identification, COVID form, hospital policies review
• Medical and religious flu exemption forms accepted
• COVID-19 and Hepatitis B declination and exemption forms required if applicable
• TB screening questionnaire required with one-year expiration

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers may be accepted depending on years of experience
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Must be willing to work within scope to meet facility needs (facility indicates "No" for this, so strict scope adherence required)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in a large regional hospital requiring a certified Radiology/Cardiology professional with ARRT (CT) certification and multiple certifications related to life support and specialty care. The role requires flexibility for weekend shifts as needed and the ability to perform both X-Ray and CT duties.