Rad Tech
Location: Durango, CO
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends. Night: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour) typically scheduled as 3 or 4 shifts per week (alternating 3 one week / 4 the next). Day: 10-hour shifts with variable starts (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM). Weekend coverage required.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality general X-ray studies across ED, inpatient and outpatient areas to support timely patient care
- Operate fluoroscopy, C-arm and portable X-ray equipment safely and efficiently
- Collaborate with on-site radiologists and care teams to prioritize urgent imaging needs
- Accurately document exams and patient information in EPIC and manage images in Fuji Synapse/PACS
- Maintain radiation safety and follow departmental protocols; ensure proper use of radiation badge supplied by the agency
- Provide compassionate patient positioning, preparation and education to reduce repeat imaging and improve outcomes
- Adhere to infection control and quality assurance standards to support a safe clinical environment
Qualifications
- ARRT (R) certification required
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant radiology experience (fluoroscopy, general X-ray, C-arm and portable experience required)
- Comfortable using EPIC and PACS/Fuji Synapse systems
- Ability to be in-state for the week of orientation and meet a 60-mile radius requirement (driver's license must be submitted)
- Ability to work rotating schedules including nights and weekends
Knowledge & Skills
- Fluoroscopy techniques and safety
- General radiographic positioning and protocols
- C-arm operation and mobile/portable X-ray proficiency
- Experience with EPIC charting and Fuji Synapse/PACS image management
- Familiarity with GE radiology equipment
- Strong patient communication, triage and clinical teamwork skills
- Radiation safety practices and badge monitoring
Benefits
- Supportive traveling assignment with a clinical team that values your skills and wellbeing
- Agency-provided radiation badge so you can comply with safety protocols from day one
- Orientation week in-state so you can get settled and confident before your first clinical shift
- Opportunity to sharpen fluoro, portable, C-arm and general X-ray skills across ED, IP and OP settings
- Work with EPIC and Fuji Synapse — great resume-building tech exposure
- Professional scheduling with predictable block patterns (3/4 nights or 10-hour day blocks)
- Dedicated recruiter and on-site contacts to help the assignment run smoothly
- A chance to explore a beautiful part of Colorado while advancing your career
Travel Perks: Explore Durango, CO
Durango, CO is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, it offers year-round outdoor adventure: hike and mountain bike local trails, paddle or fish on the Animas River, and ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for iconic scenery. In winter, Purgatory Resort provides great skiing and snowboarding options. Mesa Verde National Park is a short drive away for incredible archaeology and cliff-dwelling history. Downtown Durango’s Main Avenue has charming shops, cafes and restaurants for your off-duty hours.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Rad Tech? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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