X-Ray Technologist - Radiology/Cardiology
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology) - Travel/Contract

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 5/2 split schedule (5 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off, repeating)
Guaranteed Hours: 80 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Work in a large Level I trauma center with high volume, including extensive OR and fluoroscopy experience required.
• Float within scope to various areas: Emergency Department (ED), Inpatient (IP), Outpatient (OP), Operating Room (OR), and portable imaging.
• Weekend work is required, including every other weekend on the 5/2 split schedule.
• Travel pairs are allowed but cannot request the same schedule.
• Local candidates within a 25-mile radius are accepted.
• No on-call duties.
• No holiday weeks; time off requests (RTO) must be submitted in advance, preferably during the interview.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• ARRT Certification required.
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician.
• Radiology Technologist experience mandatory.

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT Certification (mandatory)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for ICU, OR, ED, PCU, Labor & Delivery)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS for ER, NRP for Labor & Delivery, TNCC as applicable)
• State license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms as applicable:

  • TDAP
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella
  • Flu vaccine required annually (Oct 1 - Mar 31) or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis A (for select units)
• TB testing: QGOLD or Tspot within 3 months or 2 PPDs as specified; TB questionnaire annually
• Fit testing for respiratory protection required
• Facility-specific photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable to specialty and unit

Additional Notes

• No travel experience requirement explicitly stated, but first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Must be able to accommodate block scheduling.
• No pending license acceptance.
• No holiday weeks allowed during contract.
• Extensive OR experience includes familiarity with O-Arm imaging.

This position is ideal for experienced X-Ray Technologists with strong OR skills seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity trauma center environment on a night shift schedule.