Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (likely 19:30 – 08:00)
• Days: Combination of Tuesday – Thursday or Wednesday – Friday
• On-call: Required once a month on Fridays for 25 hours (07:00 – 08:00 next day)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Floating: No floating to sister facilities required
• Block Schedule: Accommodated as per shift details
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• First-timers Accepted: Yes

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Clinical Requirements

• Experience working with Neonates, Infants, and Pediatrics
• Experience in Inpatient, Operating Room, NICU, and PICU settings
• Experience with PACS, Portables, and C-Arm
• Experience with imaging of Extremities, Abdomen, Spine, Head, Chest/Thorax, Musculoskeletal, Upper & Lower Extremities
• Experience with Surgery/C-Arm procedures
• Primary responsibilities in the Operating Room with secondary expectations in Inpatient/Outpatient/Emergency Departments

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • BLS (AHA Provider only)
  • ARRT Certification
  • Washington State Radiologic Technologist License (WA Rad Tech)
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO certifications may be relevant for other roles but not explicitly required for this tech position
• Tech Certification Verification: Primary source online verification required

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level I Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top (must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly)

Orientation & Scheduling Notes

• No return to origin (RTO) within first two weeks due to orientation
• Holiday scheduling options: unpaid time off, shift swapping within the same week, or working an open holiday shift if possible

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required (or within past year if all criteria met)
• Various background checks including FACIS, county civil, state and national criminal, sex offender, and sanction searches
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within one year of start, covering marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone
• State-specific searches: Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 12 months and rerun every 2 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit mask test (N95 or CAPR) valid for entire assignment length; on-site fit testing not allowed
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB screening (Qgold/Tspot or 2 PPDs) with annual questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required
• Respirator medical clearance annually required for respirator users

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (pediatric focus)
• Competency Exam with minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for PICU, CICU, NICU, and ER (not specifically required for this tech role)
• Skills checklists as applicable

Facility Specifics

• Photo for badge required on blue background within 72 hours of contract signing
• Modules (approx. 8 hours) must be completed prior to start, including Epic training for inpatient nurses
• Math test required onsite for RNs and MAs (not pass/fail)
• Meal waiver agreement available if waiving second meal period
• Parking available with variable cost; public transportation encouraged

This position is ideal for Radiology X-Ray Technologists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on neonatal and pediatric care.