Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Position: X-ray Technologist with a strong Operating Room (OR) background
• Weekend rotations: Possibly every other weekend or more, subject to change
• Call: Some call required
• Holiday work: Must work 2 out of 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day)
• Floating: Required to float to other campuses
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required
• Epic EMR: Experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, no block schedules
• Transportation: Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation; vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November to April

Required Experience

• Specialty: Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology with OR experience
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA approved
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA approved (check unit requirements)
• State License verification (primary source within 30 days of start and upon expiration)
• National Tech Certification verification within 30 days of assignment start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification based on job requirements (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields or proof of transcripts)
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check (for Vermont placements)
• COVID-19 vaccination attestation and questionnaire (must be completed prior to start)
• Drug testing (not required annually for VT facilities but must be obtained prior to start)
• References: 2 professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Employment application and skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for the most recent 2 years of clinical work

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Mask test (annual) with approved mask types
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or titer
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months; chest X-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to New York facility

Orientation & Training

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Must provide screenshot of module completion
• No block schedules; flexible Monday to Sunday shifts

Additional Notes

• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete and detailed work history required (including bed count, EMR, facility type)
• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, no logos or hats)
• Auto insurance required if using personal or rental vehicle
• Must review facility dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (if deemed necessary) with no out-of-pocket cost
• Must set up NameTag Verification and complete emergency contact and workday attestation forms

This position requires a dedicated Radiology/Cardiology technologist with OR experience, flexibility for floating and weekend/holiday work, and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements. Reliable transportation and readiness to complete pre-assignment training and documentation are essential.