Location: Tacoma, WA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Friday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 portable and departmental general X-ray exams for ED and inpatient populations
• Operate and troubleshoot radiographic equipment (GE, Siemens, Shimadzu) while following safety protocols
• Use EPIC and McKesson PACS to document studies, transmit images, and support timely reads
• Collaborate with radiologists, transport staff, and other technologists to deliver patient-centered care
• Maintain radiation safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment
• Prioritize accurate patient positioning, imaging technique, and image quality for reliable diagnostics
• Participate in a structured orientation and ongoing teamwork to ensure smooth shift coverage

Qualifications

• WA State DOH Imaging License in hand (required)
• ARRT registered (Certified Radiologic Technologist) required
• BLS certification required
• COVID vaccination required as listed by the facility
• Minimum 2 years of radiologic technologist experience (one year in a fast-paced hospital preferred)
• Experience with portable X-ray and general radiology workflows; fluoro exposure is a plus
• Comfortable working in an acute care environment and collaborating across shifts

Education

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credential
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• WA State DOH Imaging License (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in General X-Ray and Portable X-Ray techniques
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and McKesson PACS image management
• Experience with GE, Siemens, and Shimadzu imaging equipment
• Strong radiation safety practices and patient positioning skills
• Able to handle a variable volume of studies (roughly 20–50/day) efficiently
• Clear communication and teamwork skills for multi-technologist coverage

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative radiology team where your work matters
• Hands-on experience with GE, Siemens and Shimadzu equipment—grow your technical skills
• Opportunity to work with EPIC and McKesson PACS for modern charting and imaging workflows
• Licensure and credential support—ARRT and WA State DOH imaging license are recognized and required
• Paid orientation and thorough departmental onboarding so you hit the ground running
• Flexible 3-day weekend schedule that gives you more consecutive days off
• Professional development encouragement and exposure to an acute care setting
• A facility that provides scrubs and values safety—radiation badge handled by your employer

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Tacoma’s scenic waterfront and Ruston Way, catch glass art and exhibits at the Museum of Glass, and visit LeMay - America’s Car Museum. Enjoy Point Defiance Park with its zoo, gardens and hiking trails, plus easy day trips to Seattle and Mount Rainier for dining, museums, and outdoor adventures on your days off.

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