Location: Vandalia, IL

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Thursday - Tuesday, 12-hour night shifts (6 nights on, 7 days off). Exact start/end times not specified in the posting; shift type: night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $73 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

• Produce technically excellent CT images by setting, adjusting, and controlling CT equipment
• Position patients and body parts accurately to capture required anatomy
• Ensure proper documentation in patient records including consents, orders, and screening forms
• Follow established protocol guides and hospital policies for safe, effective imaging
• Utilize ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff
• Process and transfer images to PACS and verify image quality
• Use the Hospital Information System to obtain patient info, verify orders, complete charges, and process studies
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and perform routine equipment checks and cleaning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CT technologist experience (required)
• Trauma experience (required)
• Active Illinois Radiologic Technologist license (must be active)
• ARRT certification (required)
• Active American Heart Association BLS (required)
• Experience working with all patient populations
• Previous travel experience is highly preferred
• Ability to provide work history, a current skills checklist, and 2 supervisory references with dates

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Active Illinois Radiologic Technologist license required

Knowledge & Skills

• CT imaging and cross-sectional anatomy
• Expert patient positioning for CT exams
• Radiation safety and ALARA principles
• PACS image processing and image transfer workflows
• Hospital Information System (HIS) use and documentation
• Patient consent, screening, and exam documentation best practices
• Comfort with trauma protocols and high-acuity imaging situations
• Familiarity with Centriq EMR is a plus

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Generous time off blocks thanks to a 6-on/7-off 12-hour schedule
• Licensure assistance and help with required documentation
• Professional development and learning opportunities through the employer
• Paid time to maintain required certifications and training
• Travel support and onboarding help for contract clinicians
• Flexible scheduling options to help you recharge between assignments
• A welcoming community-focused workplace with strong employee engagement

Travel Perks: Explore Vandalia, IL

Explore small-town Midwest charm in Vandalia and nearby Mattoon. Visit historic sites such as the Vandalia Statehouse and local museums, enjoy lakes and parks for boating and hiking on weekend getaways, and check out seasonal community festivals, farmers markets, and local dining. Easy drives offer day-trip options to larger cities for cultural events and broader shopping or dining choices.

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