X-Ray Technologist
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Rotating 2-week schedule repeating every 2 weeks:

  • Week 1:

    • Sunday: Off
    • Monday & Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    • Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
    • Friday & Saturday: Off
  • Week 2:

    • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: Off
    • Wednesday & Thursday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    • Friday & Saturday: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Shift type: Evening and Night shifts (4x10 hour shifts per week)
• Total hours per week: 40

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start date, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen within the last 12 months (specific drug panels required)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months; if positive TB test, additional clearance documentation required
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity (or approved exemptions) for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or facility-specific declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (10/1–3/31) with strict deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval
• COVID vaccine series preferred; if no vaccine, facility-specific declination form required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: recent, professional headshot meeting specific guidelines (no hats, clear face, neutral background, no digital copies of IDs)
• Completion and signing of facility policies and agreements prior to start, including:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Scrub Colors Policy
  • Safety Brochure
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Drug-Free Policy
  • Hand Washing Hygiene Policy (review only)
• Annual updates required for certain documents and competencies
• Fingerprinting requirements updated as of 7/15/2025; check if applicable for behavioral health placements

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and certifications at least 5 days prior to start date
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG/medication) will be administered during orientation
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Confirm ACLS and other certifications based on unit assignment before start

This position offers a structured rotating schedule with evening and night shifts, requiring a licensed X-Ray Tech with relevant certifications and compliance with comprehensive background and health screenings.