Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Job - Washington, DC

Position Details

• Role: X-Ray Technologist
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (08:00 - 16:30)
• Work Environment: Medical office setting, day shift only
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) - Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Preferred (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred
• Fluoroscopy Permit - Preferred

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required skills:

  • C-Arm procedures
  • Fluoroscopy-guided procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, modified barium swallows, radiofrequency ablations)
  • Diagnostic X-ray
• Preferred skills:

  • Charge experience
  • Cerner electronic health record system

Patient Ratio

• 1:1

Vaccination Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (seasonal vaccination/documentation for 2025-26 flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing during patient encounters

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes, with annual questionnaire if prior positive history without treatment
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred

Additional Notes

• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Facility requires annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual
• Medication, pharmacology, and competency exams required within 3 years of start, with minimum passing scores
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (not applicable for this role unless specified)
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to hire date

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiology/Cardiology travel contract position in Washington, DC.