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Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Key Requirements and Qualifications

Background Checks

Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start (except remote workers living outside PA).
Education verification for highest level related to specialty required.
Pennsylvania state-specific searches including Child Abuse Search, PATCH Search, and Medicheck Search required within specified timeframes.

Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for ER, ICU, L&D, Mother Baby, PACU, Pediatric ER, PCU, RRT (except NICU only). Must be AHA certified.
BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical staff including techs. Must be AHA certified.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, all RN Pediatric specialties, RRT-PICU, and RRT working in Pediatrics. Must be AHA certified.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required for L&D and RRT-NICU. Must be AAP/AHA certified.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER and Pediatric ER. Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certificate acceptable if TNCC not obtained before start.
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D, must be AWHONN certified.
National certification/verification prior to facility start and upon expiration as applicable by profession and state.
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and Pass/Fail Testing (Basic Dysrhythmia exam) required for clinical candidates with annual updates.

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RN candidates (passing score 80%).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required annually for clinical candidates (passing score 88%).

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 2 months of start.
Fit test completed onsite (not required for 100% remote non-clinical).
TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start.
Negative TB test or chest x-ray as per guidelines; annual updates not required.
Required immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Declinations generally not accepted except specific conditions for flu vaccine.
Negative drug screen (10 panel or 9 panel without THC) within 60 days of start. Observed drug screens required if initial test is dilute.
Hepatitis C titer required only for Operating Room and Dental specialties.
Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for new candidates starting during flu season (Oct-May), with specific declination policies.
COVID-19 vaccination required or signed declination with facility-specific form.
Respirator medical clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond.

Facility Specific Documents

Photo for badge required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later (recent, color, forward-facing, no hats/masks).
Affidavit for provisional employment must be completed prior to start.
COVID and flu vaccine declination forms required if applicable.

Employment History and References

Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start required.
Complete employment application including 7 years of work history, education, license/certification info, and contact information required.
Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates including 100% remote.

State Specific Documents (Pennsylvania)

Child Abuse Search within 90 days of start.
Department of Human Services fingerprint results within 90 days of start (all pages required).
PATCH Search within 90 days of start.
Medicheck Search within 30 days of start (not required for 100% remote non-clinical).

Summary

This is a 13-week travel/contract position in Radiology/Cardiology with night shifts Monday through Friday. Candidates must meet extensive background checks, certifications, competency exams, health and immunization requirements, and provide detailed employment history and references. Pennsylvania state-specific clearances and documentation are mandatory.

Candidates should be prepared for compliance with all listed requirements prior to and during the assignment.