Local Contract Radiology Technician
Akron, OH
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

X-Ray Technologist – Akron Campus, OH (Level I Trauma Center)
 

📍 Location: Akron Campus – Akron, Ohio
🏥 Department: Diagnostic Radiology (1300 74600)
📅 Assignment: 08/02/2026 – 10/31/2026 (13 Weeks)
💰 Pay Rate:(Local: $78/hr)
🕒 Schedule: 5 x 8-Hour Day Shifts

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM 

On-Call Required 

Interview Required 

Urgent Opening 
 

Job Description:

• Summa Health – Akron Campus is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) to join its Diagnostic Radiology Department at a Level I Trauma Center. This is a high-volume, fast-paced imaging department that provides diagnostic radiography services to emergency, trauma, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients.
• The ideal candidate will have recent Level I Trauma experience, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging while working collaboratively with Radiologists, Emergency Department physicians, trauma teams, and multidisciplinary staff.
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• Key Responsibilities
• Perform routine and emergency diagnostic radiographic examinations according to physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Provide imaging support for Emergency Department, trauma, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure using ALARA principles.
• Properly position patients and select appropriate technical factors to obtain optimal imaging studies.
• Verify patient identity, imaging orders, and clinical history prior to each examination.
• Evaluate image quality and repeat studies when necessary to meet diagnostic standards.
• Assist physicians during specialized or interventional radiology procedures as needed.
• Operate and maintain digital radiography equipment while ensuring equipment quality assurance.
• Document procedures accurately within the Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
• Maintain compliance with radiation safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.
• Collaborate effectively with Radiologists, nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to ensure timely patient care.
• Safely transport and assist patients with mobility limitations while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
• Respond efficiently in emergency and trauma situations requiring rapid diagnostic imaging.
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• Unit Information
• Facility: Summa Health – Akron Campus
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
• Department: Diagnostic Radiology
• High-volume Emergency Department
• Busy Trauma Imaging Environment
• Inpatient & Outpatient Imaging Services
• Surgical and Portable Radiography
• Digital Radiography Equipment
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• Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT (R) Registered Radiologic Technologist (or Registry Eligible)
• Active Ohio Radiographer License (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Radiology/X-Ray experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Ability to perform patient positioning and operate digital radiography equipment
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to lift, transfer, and position patients safely
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• Required Experience
• ✅ Minimum 2 years of recent X-Ray/Radiology experience
  ✅Level I Trauma Center experience (Required) – Must be clearly listed on the resume
  ✅ Emergency Department imaging
  ✅ Trauma imaging experience
  ✅ Acute Care Hospital experience
  ✅ Digital Radiography systems
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• Submission Requirements
• Active Ohio Radiographer License
• ARRT (R)
• Current BLS Certification
• Maximum 7 days of Requested Time Off (RTO)
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected
• Interview Required (Please provide candidate availability in the submission comments)