Description

American Traveler is hiring a Radiology Technologist - X-Ray for a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center, with fluoroscopy, surgical, and trauma X-ray experience required.

Details

• Work in the Radiology department of a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center operating at Level I acuity, with potential upcoming conversion to Level I designation
• Inpatient and outpatient setting serving adult patients and occasional pediatric patients (outpatient and ED)
• Fast-paced environment averaging approximately 4 patients per hour (40 patients per day) with 1:1 patient ratio
• Procedures include fluoroscopy, surgical X-ray, portable imaging, trauma imaging, and diagnostic X-ray
• Equipment includes GE and Siemens fluoroscopy rooms, Konica DR room, 2 Siemens X-ray rooms, GE portables, and Carestream portable units
• EMR: Cerner
• 10-hour mid shifts starting at 11:00 AM, 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation varies, typically once per month but subject to change based on departmental needs
• On-call is voluntary
• Holiday coverage required per facility policy (one major and one minor seasonal holiday)
• Traveler will float throughout different areas within the main Radiology department and throughout the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Current BLS and ARRT certification required
• AL state X-ray license is not required; ARRT is the only licensure requirement — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience considered for candidates with strong, relevant skills; first-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience
• Fluoroscopy experience required
• Surgical X-ray experience required
• Experience with portable, trauma, and diagnostic X-ray required
• Must provide personal X-ray markers
• O-arm experience preferred
• DEXA experience a plus
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• This is a high-acuity, fast-paced trauma environment — candidates should be comfortable working in a Level I-equivalent setting
• Orientation consists of one 8-hour hospital orientation followed by 2–3 shifts on the unit with another tech on day shift
• Weekday staffing typically includes 7–9 techs until 3:00 PM, then 3–4 techs with 2 students until 7:30 PM; weekend staffing generally includes 3–4 techs and 2–3 students; nights typically have 3–4 techs
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Requests for more than 7 days of time off require manager email approval; contract extensions may be required to accommodate extended PTO
• An interview is required as part of the hiring process
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Free parking is available on-site
• SSN, DOB (day and month), copy of certifications, and one reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months are required for consideration