Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, working every third weekend
• On-Call: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Special Requirements:

  • EPIC experience required
  • Skills with GE Siemens, PACS, and portable X-ray equipment preferred

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Fingerprinting:

  • Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start
  • Must be completed using specific code (3701.881)
  • New fingerprinting required if break in service >90 days or results older than 1 year
• Education Verification:

  • Verification of accredited education program required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including:

    • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
    • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)

Competencies & Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (not applicable for this X-ray Tech role)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Summary

This travel contract position for an X-ray Tech in Radiology/Cardiology requires at least 1 year of experience, BLS and ARRT certifications, and EPIC system proficiency. The role involves night shifts with every third weekend coverage and on-call duties. Candidates must comply with extensive background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and facility-specific compliance training.