Location: Tacoma, WA

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Friday-Sunday, 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Day, Weekend; minimal call)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality portable and departmental X-ray exams in the ED and radiology suite
• Operate and troubleshoot radiography equipment from vendors like GE, Siemens, and Shimadzu
• Accurately document exams in Epic and archive images in McKesson PACS
• Collaborate with radiologists onsite and remotely to ensure timely reads
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and maintain proper infection control
• Provide excellent patient care and clear communication during imaging procedures
• Participate in orientation and team handoffs to maintain continuity of care

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) registration - required
• WA State Department of Health imaging license in hand prior to start - required
• Radiation badge required (traveler's employer responsibility) - required
• BLS certification - required
• COVID vaccination - required
• Minimum 2 years radiologic technologist experience; larger, fast-paced hospital experience preferred
• Ability to work weekend shifts (Fri-Sun) and collaborate with multi-shift teams
• No employment with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facilities within the past year per facility policy

Education

• Completion of an accredited radiography program (Associate degree or equivalent)
• ARRT certification (Radiography) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in general X-ray and portable imaging techniques
• Experience with McKesson PACS and Epic electronic medical records
• Familiarity with GE, Siemens, and Shimadzu radiography equipment
• Strong patient positioning and imaging quality skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork in acute care settings
• Comfort working with minimal independent responsibilities during the shift

Benefits

• Generous travel-friendly pay and competitive hourly rate
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for schedule stability
• Scrubs provided on assignment so you can pack lighter
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement guidance (you must have WA license in hand)
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team with dedicated day and swing leads
• Flexible assignment length with clear orientation and onboarding time
• Access to Epic and McKesson PACS experience to build your resume

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Point Defiance Park with waterfront trails, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and the scenic Ruston Way waterfront. Enjoy the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum for culture and creativity. Outdoor lovers can day-trip to Mount Rainier for hiking and photos, or hop a short drive to Seattle for big-city dining, Pike Place Market, and waterfront attractions. Local breweries, coffee shops, and a lively waterfront make weekends fun and easy.

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