Travel X-Ray Tech Jobs

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, May 29th 2023, the average weekly salary for a Travel X-Ray Technician is $2,244, but can pay up to $3,794 per week.

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel X-Ray Tech jobs are OneStaff Medical (183), AHS Staffing (171), and FlexCare Medical Staffing (159).

X-ray technicians/technologists are allied health professionals who specialize in using radiologic imaging equipment to produce images of patients’ body parts for diagnostic purposes. These images provide information to help physicians diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses with greater accuracy. X-ray techs are a type of radiologic technologist and play a vital role in patient care. They’re in-demand specialists with a projected job growth of 7% between 2019 and 2029 for all types of radiologic technicians (BLS).

X-ray techs use cutting-edge imaging methods to provide images of the inside of the human body in a non-invasive manner. The diagnostic images produced can help detect broken bones and other injuries, foreign objects, certain types of tumors, and other abnormalities. Common duties of an X-ray tech include:

More than half of all radiologic techs work in hospitals (BLS), but they’re needed in many types of medical facilities. X-ray techs may be employed by outpatient clinics, medical and diagnostics laboratories, urgent care centers, private physicians’ offices, and any facility where X-rays are administered.

Good X-ray techs are technologically savvy with superb mechanical and technical skills that allow them to operate specialized X-ray equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems. They also have the knowledge and skills to shield patients and staff from small amounts of ionizing radiation emitted from imaging machines using protective equipment and closely adhering to safety procedures. Their precise attention to detail gives them the skill to obtain high-quality images. Successful X-ray techs also have an array of soft skills, including the ability to work well and communicate with other members of the healthcare team and patients. Strongly developed written communication, critical thinking, organizational, and time management skills are also a must.

Education is the first step on the path to becoming a travel X-ray tech. Technicians are required to earn an associate degree or higher in radiology from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT) to be eligible for certification. They can complete a certificate program in radiologic technology to use for X-ray tech certification, but they must already have an associate degree in another scientific field to qualify.

X-Ray technicians may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), among others.