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Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Primarily PET/CT Tech Role)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Details

Must have PET/CT experience; role primarily as PET tech
Schedule: Monday to Friday
No weekends required
No on-call required
Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
If two major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
If three major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to orientation schedule
Locals accepted at same rate

Orientation

Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
Orientation scheduled bi-weekly

Required Experience & Certifications

Minimum 2 years experience in specialty
PET/CT experience required

Certifications (as applicable)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required unless specialty exempt
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for some RN specialties
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for some specialties
Tech Certification Verification – National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
State License Verification – Must be licensed by the State of Georgia for CRTs & RRTs
CEUs – Required for Mammography Techs (proof of 15 CEUs in last 3 years)
Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit

Compliance & Background Checks

Background check required within 30 days of start, including:
- County and national criminal searches
- Sex offender registry
- Education verification (degree verification or official transcripts/diploma)
Cannot start with background check pending
Education verification can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
Physical exam required within 1 year of start
TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; negative chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B series or signed declination
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams & Testing

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya only)
Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks
Competency exam required for Nursing and Allied Health (Aya only)
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Facility-Specific Requirements

Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
Mammography techs require original ARRT Mammography certification and documentation of 200 mammography exams in last 2 years
Additional facility-specific certifications may apply depending on role

References & Work History

Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
Skills checklist within last 12 months, updated annually
Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice
Locals accepted at same pay rate
RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with PET/CT experience seeking a travel contract role with a structured Monday-Friday schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.