Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Tech
Richland, WA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,187/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technician (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech
Location
- Richland, Washington
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
- Block schedules required
- No weekends or on-call required
- Expected patient ratio: 1:1
- No floating between units
Job Requirements
- Valid Radiology Technologist license in Washington
- Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
- Operating Room experience
- Experience in a large hospital setting
Required Qualifications
- Valid Washington state license or equivalent experience
- Certifications (must be current and from approved organizations):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
- Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
- IV Certification (if applicable)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
- NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Competency exams as applicable by specialty
Experience
- Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; must have Operating Room and large hospital experience
Prior Travel Experience
- Not specified as required
Background and Screening
- Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
- E-Verify attestation required
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
- Education verification required for all candidates
- State-specific searches required for Washington (including WA State Patrol Search within 90 days of start)
- Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
- References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
- Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
Health and Immunization Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
- Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination/documentation
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
- Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
- COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
- Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
Training and Compliance
- Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
- Epic system training required for applicable units (OR and related hospital systems)
- Skills checklist required annually for applicable units
Additional Notes
- Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
- No 48-hour shifts approved
- No floating between units
- No on-call or weekend shifts required
This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract position in Washington.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Richland, WA
As a Travel Radiology Technologist in Richland, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Richland, WA is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributing factor.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living in this area.
- Richland experiences hot summers with average highs of 87°F and lows of 59°F, while winters are cold with average highs of 41°F and lows of 26°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Richland, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's proximity to the Hanford Site and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
- Richland is relatively car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including bus services operated by Ben Franklin Transit.
- The population of Richland is diverse, with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues in the area include allergies, asthma, and seasonal flu.
- Richland has a growing community of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Richland offers a variety of dining options, including local restaurants serving Pacific Northwest cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with events and performances held at venues like the Richland Players Theater.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the Columbia River.
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