Location: Santa Maria, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour nights (overnight/weekend coverage). Primarily Friday–Sunday nights; may include additional weekend or holiday coverage as needed.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 imaging and ensure diagnostic accuracy for a wide variety of studies
• Operate and document studies in Cerner and manage images in DR PACS
• Follow radiation safety, fluoroscopy protocols, and infection control standards to protect patients and staff
• Prepare patients for procedures, assess clinical history, obtain informed consent when applicable, and assist with IV/contrast administration
• Collaborate closely with radiologists and the multidisciplinary imaging team (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound) to deliver seamless care
• Maintain and troubleshoot Phillips imaging equipment and escalate technical issues to engineering or supervision
• Provide compassionate patient care in acute settings, including trauma and high-risk OB cases when required
• Support weekend and holiday coverage and communicate effectively during handoffs

Qualifications

• California CRT (California radiologic technologist) license required
• R-credential required
• Fluoroscopy license required
• BLS certification required
• ARRT-CT (CT certification) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CT/radiology experience
• Experience with Cerner, DR PACS, and Phillips imaging equipment
• Cross-training or experience in MRI, Nuclear Medicine (CNMT), or Ultrasound is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Computed Tomography protocols and cross-sectional anatomy
• Fluoroscopy operation and radiation safety principles
• PACS image management and DICOM workflows
• Electronic charting in Cerner and accurate documentation practices
• Contrast administration and IV access competency
• Patient positioning, trauma imaging, and high-acuity care awareness
• Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently overnight

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance and disability protection
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
• Licensure and CE reimbursement (support for CRT and ARRT-CT)
• Referral bonus program and recognition rewards
• A supportive, collaborative radiology team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Maria, CA

Explore Santa Maria Valley wine country, taste the famous Santa Maria–style barbecue, and enjoy easy weekend trips to Pismo Beach and the Oceano Dunes for beach walks and sand adventures. Discover charming Solvang and the Danish bakeries a short drive away, hike parts of Los Padres National Forest for fresh air and views, and take day trips down the coast to Santa Barbara for museums, dining, and oceanfront time.

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