Location: Tacoma, WA

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Night)

Hours per Week: 40

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 X-ray studies, including ED imaging, ensuring accurate patient positioning and image capture
• Operate and manage imaging workflows using McKesson PACS and EPIC for accurate charting and image transmission
• Collaborate with ED staff, radiologists (in-house 8am–5pm), and fellow techs to deliver timely diagnostic images
• Follow radiation safety protocols and ensure appropriate use of badges and protective equipment
• Document studies thoroughly and maintain clear, timely communication in patient records
• Provide compassionate patient care, including safe patient transfers and communication tailored to patient needs
• Participate in department orientation and ongoing teamwork to support efficient, high-quality radiology operations
• Help maintain imaging equipment and escalate technical issues to appropriate support teams

Qualifications

• WA state DOH imaging license in hand (required)
• ARRT registration / Certified Radiologic Technologist (required)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Radiation badge required (traveler’s employer responsibility; facility will not provide)
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Minimum ~2 years radiologic technologist experience (acute care/larger fast-paced hospital experience preferred)
• Experience with GE, Siemens, and Shimadzu equipment preferred
• Proficiency with McKesson PACS and EPIC charting systems preferred
• Available to work Tuesday–Friday evenings (1:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• Note: Candidates may NOT have been FT/PT/PRN with any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year

Education

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) — required
• WA state DOH imaging license — required
• BLS certification — required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in general X-ray and portable X-ray techniques
• Comfortable with ED imaging workflows and moderate-to-high daily study volumes (20–50/day)
• Proficiency with McKesson PACS and EPIC for image handling and charting
• Good knowledge of radiation safety and infection control
• Excellent patient positioning, trauma imaging familiarity, and attention to diagnostic detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment and communicate with multidisciplinary teams
• Dependable time management, documentation accuracy, and teamwork

Benefits

• Generous travel-friendly perks to help you settle in quickly (think housing support and travel assistance)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready to do great work
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials
• Scrubs provided — show up ready to work
• A supportive team and clinical orientation (two weeks with staff) that helps you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Tacoma while on assignment: stroll the waterfront and Ruston Way, visit the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum, check out LeMay — America’s Car Museum, hike or drive to nearby Point Defiance Park and its scenic trails, tee off or walk the scenic Chambers Bay, and take day trips to Mount Rainier for world-class views and hiking. Great restaurants, coffee shops, and a lively downtown make evenings off enjoyable.

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