Radiology/Cardiology Technologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
University Medical Center New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • 6 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • 1 shift of 8 hours (7:00 PM - 3:30 AM)
  • Rotation: 7 days on, 7 days off (Wednesday to Tuesday)
  • Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
  • Call Requirement: None
  • Float Requirement: Yes, to like area
• Shift Details: 6 shifts of 8 hours (7:00 PM - 2:30 AM) also noted

Experience & Skills

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year (Radiology/Cardiology)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Required Skills:

  • C-Arm experience
  • Trauma experience
  • Epic system experience

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)
• LSRT (Louisiana State Radiologic Technologist license) — temporary LSRT accepted (issued within 3-5 days after application)

Additional Requirements

• Appearance: Black scrubs required
• Time Off: Strict 5-day maximum for requests to return to office (RTO)
• Special Notes:

  • Facility requires coverage through Mardi Gras (Feb 13 - Feb 22); minimize time off requests during this period

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Government-issued photo ID matching candidate documentation
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes comprehensive panel)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (recent within 3 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination (required Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Competency exams and annual updates required (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, core competencies)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Radiology/Cardiology technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including C-Arm and trauma skills, and Epic system proficiency. The position requires night shifts on a 7-on/7-off rotation with weekend coverage every third weekend. Required certifications include BLS, ARRT Radiography, and Louisiana state licensure (LSRT). Candidates must comply with comprehensive background checks, drug screening, immunizations, and competency exams. Black scrubs are mandatory, and time off requests are limited, especially during Mardi Gras.

This summary excludes contact details and pay information.