Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

X-Ray Tech

Location: Seattle, Washington Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington state Radiology Technologist license in hand
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (R) certification
• BLS certification, which must be from AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Heart & Stroke from the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation only
• Experience in all X-ray procedures and in surgery running C-arms

Travel and Eligibility

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Former permanent employees of any affiliated facility must have been separated from the health system for at least 3 months to qualify for a travel position.

Schedule and Expectations

• No weekend requirements.
• On-call is voluntary and appreciated but not mandatory.
• Travelers may be required to float to another facility in the system within a reasonable distance.

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, and updated annually. A Washington State Patrol (WATCH) search is required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification: Third-party verification required.
• References: At least 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting.
• Employment application: Must include at least the last 5 years of employment.
• Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• TB screening: IGRA/TSPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start.
• Vaccines: TDAP within 10 years (declination accepted). MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella documentation or declination required.
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respirator fit test and RespSafety clearance: Required for travel candidates.
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season or a declination.
• Badge photo: Not required for this facility.