Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Tuesday to Friday
Schedule Details: Every other weekend and every other holiday; no on-call required

Facility & Work Environment

• Level II trauma hospital
• Large, 1,059-bed magnet facility
• Experience with OR, Fluoroscopy, Portables, Level II Trauma, Endoscopy, Inpatient/Outpatient settings required
• Equipment includes Shimadzu with Konica and Fuji DR panel, GE OEC c-arm, Shimadzu and Siemens fluoroscopy equipment
• Use of EPIC EMR system
• Dress code: Charcoal grey scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in Ohio
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level II Trauma patients
• Experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings
• Strong Operating Room (OR) experience
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician
• Experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT registration required
• Ohio Radiologic State License required
• BLS certification required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit description (refer to employer standards)
• National certification verification required (ARRT for X-Ray Tech)

Experience

• 2+ years in radiology specialty
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 years prior to start, indicating clearance to work (MD, RN, DO, NP, or PA)
• Negative TB test (2 PPDs, QGold, TSpot, or MTB) within 6 months of start
• Fit mask (respirator fit test) documentation within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana tested, no medical marijuana exemptions)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required by employer deadlines
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start

Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check completed within 1 year before start date, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • OIG/SAM sanctions screening
• Fingerprinting required onsite or at approved locations prior to or on first day of orientation
• Must complete employer-specific candidate agreements, confidentiality, and acceptable use policies prior to start
• Driver’s license required to be carried at all times if driving is part of job duties (not applicable here)

Competency & Testing

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 2 years of start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 7 days of signing and valid within 2 years
• Color blind testing: 100% pass required (2 attempts allowed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this role

Additional Notes

• Large hospital experience preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced trauma and surgical environment
• No call responsibilities
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract opportunity.