Location: Lakewood, WA

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Shift Type: Saturday - Monday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day shift); On-call Wednesdays, 11:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Night call)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $76 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 CT exams for inpatient, emergency department and outpatient populations using the GE Optima 660
• Prepare and position patients safely and compassionately, ensuring excellent patient experience and image quality
• Administer contrast and assist with IV placement on day shifts as needed, following protocols and safety guidelines
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment and ensure images are properly archived to McKesson PACS
• Document procedures, findings and patient information accurately in EPIC
• Communicate effectively with on-site radiologists (available 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and the CT lead to expedite patient care
• Maintain radiation safety practices and your personal dosimeter/rad badge (bring your own badge)
• Participate in departmental orientation, quality improvement and team huddles to maintain high standards of care

Qualifications

• Washington State radiologic technologist license required at time of submittal
• ARRT (CT) and ARRT (R) certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CT experience
• Proven IV placement skills for day-shift responsibilities
• Must provide your own radiation badge
• Comfortable working Saturday–Monday schedule and participating in weekly on-call rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with CT protocols and trauma/ED imaging
• Experience operating GE Optima 660 or similar CT scanners
• Comfortable using EPIC for charting and McKesson PACS for image management
• Strong patient care, positioning and contrast administration skills
• Radiation safety and dosimetry awareness
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced acute care setting

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and your questions are welcome
• Paid orientation and onboarding so you hit the floor confident (2-week department orientation)
• Licensure and certification verification support — WA license and ARRT checks handled
• Professional development encouragement — sharpen your CT skills and work with advanced equipment
• Flexible scheduling conversations for clinicians who want predictability
• Access to EPIC and McKesson PACS for streamlined charting and imaging workflows
• A chance to work in a Level 4 hospital with a strong allied health team
• A dedicated transporter onsite weekdays to help keep your day moving

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, WA

Lakewood sits near Tacoma and the Puget Sound — perfect for off-shift adventures. Explore Point Defiance Park and its scenic waterfront trails, visit local beaches and waterfront dining, and enjoy nearby Chambers Bay for walks and golf. Day trips to Mount Rainier National Park offer iconic hikes and photo ops, or hop up to Seattle for museums, Pike Place Market and a vibrant food and brewery scene. Ferries and state parks are an easy weekend escape for outdoor lovers.

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