Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36 HPW
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Patient Types: Trauma patients, pediatrics
• Work Settings: Portable exams, Operating room C-arms and portables

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA Only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA Only (required for ER)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA Only (required for ER, NICU, PICU, OR, PACU, Pediatrics)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Advanced NRP (AHA/AAP Only) (required for L&D, NICU, Nursery, Mother/Baby)
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Chemotherapy Certification – Preferred for Oncology
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Preferred for ER
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – AWHONN Intermediate may be required for L&D
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – May be required or completed onsite
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required for all RNs and LPNs
• Competency Exam – Required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Medication exam required for all RNs and LPNs; Telemetry exam required for RNs in telemetry units including L&D

Licenses & Verifications

• State License verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) required within 30 days prior to start.
• Tech Certification Verification – National, required within 30 days of start.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required.
• Massachusetts Statewide (iCORI) Release required and updated annually.
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start.
• Education Verification of highest completed education required.
• Sex Offender Search (for subcontractors if separate from background check).
• Various federal and state background checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) if run separately.
• Compliance attestations required for any background hits.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness.
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray with specific testing requirements.
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with conditions)
  • Varicella
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent) or facility-specific declination
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required).

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for candidates in MA (not required for subcontractors).

This position requires a healthcare professional with at least 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology, capable of working with trauma and pediatric patients in various settings including portable exams and operating rooms. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, and health documentation is mandatory.