X-Ray Technologist
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 150
• On-Call: Yes
• Floating: Required between like units
• Block Scheduling: Possible, at manager discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Required Qualifications

• Valid X-Ray Technician license in California
• Minimum 1 year of X-Ray Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• California Fluoroscopy Certification
• ARRT (Radiologic Technologist) Certification

Work Requirements

• Weekend shifts: Not specified
• Must be able to float between similar units
• On-call duties required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years. Includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender check, education verification, and more.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccine (or declination), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual update required)
  • Respiratory safety clearance (travel only)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates

Training and Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Radiology/Imaging
  • Epic training modules (must be completed and transcript submitted before moving to paid status)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit

Additional Notes

• Scrub color for Radiology staff: Black
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Must comply with all state-specific and facility-specific requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-staffed acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance standards. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a travel contract in California, this role may be a great fit.