Radiology Technician
Chicago, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$38-42/hourOverview
- Start Date11/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
XR Tech - Traveler - Days
Specialty: Radiology Technician Location: Chicago, Illinois Contract Length: 8 weeks Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 07:00 - 17:30. Must be able to rotate nights if needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Radiology Technician license in Illinois
- At least one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist
- Radiology Technician experience within the last year
- ARRT certification
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- DCI/BVP workplace violence prevention training
- Experience in an Emergency Department (ED) setting
- Driver's license, state ID, or passport
Onboarding Requirements
Professional and administrative
- Driver's license, state ID, or passport
- OIG check
- SAM/EPLS search for "Excluded Individual" (search date must be visible; manually added dates are not accepted)
- Resume reflecting accurate, recent work history, required at submission
- Two references, required at submission, one from a manager or direct leader/supervisor
- Notarized name affidavit for any name discrepancies between credentials (optional)
- National criminal background check within one year of start (earlier completion required in FL, MI, TX, and for certain behavioral health and substance abuse units in other states)
- Badge photo: JPEG, clear headshot from shoulders up, plain background
- Form I-9 (agency attestation accepted)
- Job description signed by employee, dated within the year (agency form accepted)
- Social Security card (passport accepted in its place)
- Onboarding packet and onboarding education attestation, completed and submitted before clearance to start
- License/certificate primary source verification, run within 30 days of start
- Core competencies exam, score of 80% or higher (Relias or similar accepted)
- Skills checklist, required at submission
- Workplace violence prevention training (DCI/BVP), from Relias or similar, or the free CDC resource
Health and immunizations
- Drug screen, minimum 10-panel with THC, within 60 days of start
- Color-blind test, updated annually (Relias accepted)
- COVID-19: two vaccines and booster, or declination
- MMR: proof of two vaccines or positive titer
- Hepatitis B: record of three immunizations, immune titer, or declination (declinations not accepted at some facilities)
- Influenza: vaccine or declination required November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (declinations not accepted at some facilities)
- TB test within one year of start
- Annual TB questionnaire
- Varicella: vaccination or titer showing immunity
- Tdap: declinations not accepted at some facilities
- Physical/health statement stating clear to work, completed within 60 days of start
- Respirator fit test, annual. Fit testing must be completed before start; on-site fit testing is no longer available in the IL region. Any general 3M 1860 mask is accepted unless the facility directs otherwise.
- Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray (optional)
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Chicago, IL
As a travel nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
- Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
- Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
- Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
- Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
- Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
- The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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