Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Radiology / X-Ray Technician
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, high volume clinic
• Patient Age Group: Adults, Adolescents, Geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend and On-Call Requirements: None
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Flu vaccine is required; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid X-Ray Technician license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of X-Ray Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification for X-Ray Tech
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background (within 90 days) covering all counties lived/worked/attended school in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 90 days)
  • Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program with AAS or higher
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including:

    • Flu vaccine (mandatory, no exemptions)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
    • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, at least one supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing on basic tech knowledge will be conducted at orientation
• Color blindness testing may be required (not disqualifying)
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• No exemptions or declinations accepted for required vaccinations
• Candidates with less than 30-day gaps between assignments may have some documentation accepted on file

This position is ideal for experienced Radiology / X-Ray Technicians comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment with adult and geriatric patients, who meet all certification and compliance requirements.