Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 4x10 Night shifts, 9:30 PM – 7:30 AM, Wednesday through Saturday
Weekend/On Call Requirements: No call required
Travel Requirements:

• Must be located more than 75 miles from the facility (locals accepted if outside this radius)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Flex agency 3 times during the contract

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a valid license as an X-Ray Tech upon start
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty (X-Ray Tech)
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• Charting: EPIC experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification from primary source
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. as per Immigration and Control Act
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma and education verification required if no prior verification on file

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required by unit
• National tech certification verification as required within 30 days of start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Primary source state license verification within 30 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blind testing required (not annual)
• Competency exams as required by specialty

Health and Immunization Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (not annual)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start (not annual)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo with solid background for badge
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for agency candidates
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Work history verification of at least 2 past employments required for agency candidates
• State-specific documents and checks as applicable (e.g., NYS Nurse Aide Registry, fingerprinting, disciplinary action search, sex offender registry, Medicaid exclusion list)

Facility Information

• Type: Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Note: No weekend or on-call duties are required for this position. Prior travel experience is not required.