X-Ray Technologist
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

X-Ray Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Shift: Day (4x10 Hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have experience in all X-ray procedures and operating C-arms during surgery.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Previous permanent employees of any affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for this travel position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (Radiography) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually.
• Various state and federal background screenings including SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and others as applicable.
• WA State Patrol Search required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Certifications and Competencies

• Must maintain current BLS certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications may be required depending on unit and clinical track (verify with clinical lead).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start; instants acceptable.

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float to other facilities within a reasonable distance if required.
• Education verification required; international education requires additional documentation.
• Returning candidates with less than 90-day gap may have some background and training requirements waived or deferred.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel position in Seattle, WA.