Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Evening/Mid shifts with every-other-weekend rotation; weekend availability required. Specific start/end times vary by facility and will be provided by the hiring team.

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 diagnostic CT scans using GE 64-slice VCT equipment
• Prioritize patient safety and comfort while following radiation safety protocols
• Prepare patients for procedures, verify clinical history and contraindications, and obtain accurate scan parameters
• Review images for technical quality and flag studies for radiologist interpretation
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in the imaging record and communicate findings to the care team as needed
• Complete required competency exams and the Prime Skills Checklist to demonstrate proficiency
• Support mid/ evening coverage and reliably staff every-other-weekend rotations
• Adhere to all infection control, vaccination, and screening requirements as part of credentialing

Qualifications

• DCI/BVP certification (required)
• Experience operating GE 64-slice VCT scanners (explicitly required)
• Prior CT technologist experience with mid/evening shifts and weekend rotations
• Ability to pass Prime Core Competencies Exam and Prime Skills Checklist
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings (drug screen, TB testing, vaccination requirements)
• Traveler-friendly mindset and adaptability to a long-term assignment

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of CT imaging protocols and cross-sectional anatomy
• Familiarity with GE VCT platform and image acquisition/post-processing
• Radiation safety principles and patient shielding best practices
• Skilled patient positioning and contrast administration procedures
• Clear communication and teamwork with radiologists, nurses, and support staff
• Detail-oriented documentation and image quality assessment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Comprehensive onboarding including competency validation and skills checklist support
• Paid time to complete required health screenings and compliance steps
• Travel assignment perks and coordination to help you settle in quickly
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• A workplace that trusts and empowers imaging professionals like you
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

This assignment places you in a vibrant Chicago neighborhood near Wicker Park/Division Street — a lively area full of independent cafes, creative eateries, boutique shopping, and nightlife. Explore nearby Logan Square and Ukrainian Village for great brunch spots and local breweries, stroll the nearby 606 Trail or take the L into downtown for Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and the lakefront. Enjoy architecture river cruises, live music venues, and easy weekend trips to Oak Park or the Indiana Dunes for a nature escape.

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