Diagnostic Radiology X-ray Technologist
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Xray Tech (Diagnostic Radiology)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: Xray Tech (Diagnostic Radiology)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital
• Unit Size & Hospital Size: Required to include in profile
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma required
• EMR System: Cerner experience required (especially for ED)
• Shift:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM
  • Friday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks
  • Holidays based on unit coverage
• Work Radius: Within 50 miles of facility (driver’s license checked for permanent address)

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of core experience in Diagnostic Radiology / Xray Tech specialty
• Additional Experience:

  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience required
  • Areas of experience preferred: ED/Trauma, portables, OR
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Licensing: Arizona license preferred to be in hand

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Prior Travel Experience: Required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (implied for this position)
• Orientation: Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Onboarding: Must be completed by 1 PM CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Appearance Policy: No facial piercings; only natural hair colors allowed
• Vehicle: Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle to facility; night shift parking in garage
• Teaching: Travelers may work with nursing students
• Scrub Color: Teal
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam: Required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance for certain units (includes ER, ICU, Cath Lab, etc.); maximum 2 attempts allowed; failure results in 6-month disqualification within the region
• Work Restrictions: Cannot work two contracts simultaneously; must be off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months before travel assignment eligibility

Facility Highlights

• 607-bed nationally recognized tertiary care center
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplant
• Affiliated with Barrow Neuro Institute, world’s #1 neuro institute

This position is ideal for experienced Xray Techs with trauma and teaching hospital backgrounds, who meet certification and licensing requirements, and are comfortable with night and weekend shifts in a Level 1 trauma center environment.