Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: La Jolla, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)
• Required Skills: Dexa, Fluoroscopy, Diagnostic X-rays
• Certifications Required: BLS, CRT, Fluoro, ARRT

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certification Requirements:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • ARRT certification
  • Fluoroscopy (Fluoro) certification
• Experience with Dexa and X-Ray Technician duties

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, county, state, federal, and national criminal and sex offender searches
  • HHS/OIG exclusion check
• Employment History:

  • Two satisfactory references
  • Completed employment application
  • Skills checklist
• Proof of W4 form on file
• Primary source verification of California state license within 30 days of start (visual verification with signature, initials, date, and title required)
• Radiation badge not required for this role (for information only)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, or clear chest x-ray if history of positive PPD, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine required (no declinations accepted)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella: Proof of immunity by 2 vaccines or titer; boosters required if negative or equivocal; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or signed declination accepted
• 9-panel drug test within 1 year of start
• COVID-19 vaccination required or approved medical/religious exemption on file
• Flu vaccination or agency flu declination required year-round; masks required for unimmunized personnel during flu season
• N95 fit test within 1 year prior to start; must use approved mask models; no onsite fit testing available

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules (approx. 8 hours) prior to start
• Completion and signing of facility standards of conduct and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements annually
• Vaccine attestation form must be completed regardless of vaccination status
• No scrub color requirement; scrubs provided by facility
• Experience with EPIC or Cerner electronic health records preferred; 6 months or more experience required for RNs (auto-cancel if less than 6 months); case-by-case approval for others

Additional Notes

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and other certifications are not required for this tech role unless specified for other specialties
• CA Venipuncture Certification required for CT, MRI, and Nuclear Med Techs (not specified here)
• Pyxis acknowledgment required for RNs and respiratory care providers, not applicable for this role

This position is ideal for a certified X-Ray Technologist with experience in radiology and cardiology imaging, seeking a 13-week travel contract in California with day shifts and comprehensive compliance and health requirements.