X-Ray Technologist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

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

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1+ year in specialty (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • ARRT (R) certification required
  • New Jersey state license required
• Skills/Experience:

  • Experience with Diagnostic X-ray, OR, C-arm required
  • O-arm experience preferred
  • Experience with portable X-ray equipment
  • Familiarity with Philips, Siemens, and GE equipment
  • EPIC charting experience required
• Uniform: Black scrubs required
• Scheduling:

  • Block/special scheduling only if approved at booking
  • All requests for time off (RTO) and scheduling must be submitted with application
  • Missed shifts must be made up within the same week; multiple call outs may extend contract length

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Must include all aliases, locations lived/worked in past 7 years, SS trace, nationwide, sex offender, federal, OFAC, FACIS Level 3
  • Pending background checks require signed attestation at start
  • MVR/DMV hits do not require facility review for this location
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals
  • New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions

• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (specific testing protocols apply)
  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccine compliance)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire and screening as applicable
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications required as applicable
  • Other certifications (NRP, PALS, CHEMO, EFM) may be required depending on unit assignment—confirm with program coordinator
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not applicable for X-Ray Tech)
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for certain adult critical care specialties (not typically required for X-Ray Tech)

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs and LPNs (not applicable for X-Ray Tech)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for specific units (not applicable for X-Ray Tech)
  • Color blind testing and other competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Completion of facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
• Completion of annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment
• Compliance with facility-specific orientation and training requirements

Important Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Scheduling flexibility is limited; missed shifts must be made up promptly.
• All documentation must be current and compliant prior to start.
• Facility enforces strict vaccination and health screening policies.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with on-site fit testing and respiratory clearance protocols.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped hospital environment with advanced imaging technology and electronic charting systems. Candidates should be detail-oriented, flexible with scheduling, and compliant with all health and safety requirements.