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

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

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work at a large Level I trauma center with a high volume of OR and fluoroscopy cases.
• Extensive OR experience required, including use of O-Arm and GE/Siemens X-ray equipment.
• Floating within scope to various areas including ED, inpatient, outpatient, OR, and portables.
• Schedule: 7p-7a, 5 days on / 2 days off split, with every other weekend required.
• Weekend work is required.
• No travel pairs allowed to request the same schedule.
• Local candidates within a 25-mile radius accepted.
• No pending licenses accepted.
• No holiday weeks off; RTO requests must be submitted ahead of time, preferably during interview.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT Certification (mandatory)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for certain units (if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID carried during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• State license primary source verification (NURSYS verification for RNs if applicable)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (required, declination form if declined)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGOLD or Tspot within 3 months or 2 PPDs)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis A (required for certain departments)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required annually (exemptions require approved documentation)
• Fit testing for respiratory protection required
• 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

Additional Notes

• Must have hospital experience, preferably in a large volume hospital setting.
• No on-call required.
• No pending licenses accepted.
• Candidates must be able to comply with facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced X-Ray Technologists with prior travel contract experience and strong OR skills looking to work in a high-acuity trauma center environment.