Location: Rockford, IL

Start Date: 01-30-2026

End Date: 05-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night schedule, typically 4 nights per week (varies by schedule) with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, 10-hour shifts: 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM or 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 diagnostic radiographic, portable, C-arm, and fluoroscopic procedures with accuracy and care
• Review clinical history and imaging orders, confirming labs and coordinating with radiologists when needed
• Position patients respectfully and safely to capture optimal diagnostic images
• Operate imaging equipment and image capture devices, ensuring image quality and proper identification
• Apply ALARA and radiation protection principles to minimize exposure for patients and staff
• Prepare contrast media and assist with administration during special exams
• Initiate basic life support when necessary and document patient safety events per protocol
• Use PACS and radiology information systems to submit images and documentation for physician review
• Provide practical instruction and mentorship to radiography students and new technologists
• Assist with scheduling coordination and adjustment of patient and staff schedules as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT Radiography registration required
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required for Illinois practice
• BLS or CPR certification (must be approved within 90 days of hire)
• Minimum of 2 years of radiography experience
• Comfortable working night shifts, weekends per rotation, and participating in holiday coverage
• Demonstrated ability to operate PACS, EMR, C-arm and mobile radiography equipment

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Skilled in portable radiography and C-arm operation in OR, ER, and bedside settings
• Proficient with PACS, radiology information systems, and electronic medical records
• Expertise in patient positioning and radiation safety/ALARA practices
• Ability to prepare and assist with contrast media
• Competent in image quality control, documentation, and physician communication
• Experience mentoring students and training new technologists
• Good clinical judgment, patient communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with on-site team that welcomes you like family
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Robust clinical support and continuing education opportunities to grow your skills
• Hands-on experience with advanced imaging systems like PACS and C-arm
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional onboarding and local housing guidance to make the transition smooth
• Access to employee health resources and wellness programs
• A collaborative environment that values your expertise and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Rockford, IL

Explore Rockford during your downtime: stroll the serene Anderson Japanese Gardens, get curious at the Burpee Museum of Natural History, unwind at Rock Cut State Park with hiking and fishing, visit the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens for seasonal displays, and enjoy a lively downtown scene with local breweries and eateries. If you crave a bigger-city escape, Chicago is an easy weekend road trip away.

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