X-Ray Technologist
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3rd shift, Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Job Description

• Position in Emergency Generals and Surgery area
• Siemens equipment experience preferred
• Must have 3-5 years of experience as an X-Ray Technologist (highest required: 5 years)
• ARRT & BLS (AHA) certifications required and must be in hand before start
• Ohio Radiology license required or willingness to obtain prior to start

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP as applicable (AHA only)
• State Radiology License (Ohio) - must be verified prior to start
• National Certification/Verification as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Radiology (X-Ray Tech)
• Siemens equipment experience preferred
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government issued photo ID required
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start and must be updated for breaks in service of 2+ months
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly on the 15th
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed immediately upon signing if not already done
• Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting on first day

Health & Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold/T-Spot) within 6 months of start; chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
• Annual TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start
• Badge pickup on first day for X-Ray Techs

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting code: 4723.09 (Nursing) applies for fingerprinting process
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if prints have been completed
• Facility requires ongoing monthly compliance checks for certain background screenings

This position is ideal for experienced X-Ray Technologists with required certifications and licenses, ready to work a night shift in a high-acuity emergency and surgery setting.