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 shift)

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 for inpatients, ED patients, and ambulatory cases
• Position patients safely and accurately to capture diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment (GE, Siemens, Shimadzu) and manage 4 x-ray rooms plus portable units
• Acquire and send images using McKesson PACS and document procedures in Epic
• Maintain radiation safety standards and follow facility policies regarding badges and monitoring
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and the care team to support patient-centered care
• Collaborate with technologists and radiologists on workflow and quality assurance to keep studies moving

Qualifications

• ARRT certification (Certified Radiologic Technologist) required
• Washington DOH imaging license in hand prior to start
• BLS certification required
• COVID-19 vaccination required per facility policy
• Radiation badge required (facility does not provide; employer/traveler responsibility)
• Minimum ~2 years radiology experience preferred; larger fast-paced hospital or ED experience a plus
• Cannot have been full-time, part-time, or PRN at CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity-affiliated facilities within the past year

Education

• Associate degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology, or equivalent ARRT pathway
• ARRT certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with McKesson PACS and Epic charting systems
• Strong patient positioning and image acquisition techniques
• Experience performing portable X-rays and ED imaging under variable conditions
• Familiarity with GE, Siemens, and Shimadzu imaging equipment
• Good time management and ability to handle 20-50 studies per day on busy shifts
• Solid radiation safety practices and infection control awareness
• Team-oriented communication and the ability to integrate into established radiology workflows

Benefits

• Generous travel contract perks to help with housing and meals during your assignment
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday premiums
• Travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement support when applicable
• Medical, dental & vision options available through travel employer
• Paid time off opportunities between assignments
• A supportive team environment with clear orientation and mentorship
• Professional development encouragement and access to continuing education resources

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Tacoma during your downtime: stroll the waterfront and Point Ruston, visit Point Defiance Park with its gardens, zoo and scenic trails, and check out the Museum of Glass and LeMay - America’s Car Museum. Enjoy local breweries, coffee shops and the growing dining scene on Tacoma’s historic downtown. Quick weekend trips to Seattle (about 30-40 minutes north) or hiking and climbing near Mount Rainier make for easy outdoor adventures between shifts.

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