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

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

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours each on Saturday & Sunday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
  • Rotating weekday shifts (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
• Weekend/On Call: No on call required
• First Time Traveler: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Must live more than 50 miles away
• Lead Coverage: Travelers may be required to provide lead coverage in the absence of a supervisor or designated lead technologist. This includes workflow oversight and serving as a point of contact during the shift. Candidates unwilling to provide lead coverage should not apply.

Facility Highlights

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• 528 Total Staffed Beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any combination of navy and white

Required Qualifications

• License: Must hold a valid license appropriate for an X-Ray Tech in New York
• Experience: (Not explicitly stated; assume standard for X-Ray Tech roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable, as required by unit
  • Other certifications as required by unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) may be necessary
• Tech Certification: National tech certification verification required within 30 days of start (if applicable)
• Orientation: Safety manual acknowledgement required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 3 months of start (including SSN Trace, National Criminal, Sex Offender, Education Verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation if education was obtained internationally
• Education Verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• State-specific background checks including Sex Offender Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List (New York)

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit Mask Test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year) or TB Questionnaire
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug Screening within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Eye Exam (Snellen) within 1 year (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for Aya candidates only)
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist (annual)
• Work History Verification: At least 2 past employments verified (Aya Direct candidates)

Important Notes

• Candidates must be willing to provide lead coverage when needed.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Locals must live more than 50 miles away from the facility.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large tertiary care hospital with a supportive team environment and rotating shifts including weekends.