Radiology Technician

The Employee Connect • Waterloo, IA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an established healthcare organization, is seeking a certified Radiologic Technologist for an onsite, 90-day contract engagement in Waterloo, Iowa. The role supports a busy diagnostic imaging department serving inpatient, outpatient, and emergency populations. This position is well suited to a technologist who takes pride in image quality, patient safety, and efficient department flow. Whether you are pursuing your next permanent role or an employed professional adding experience across health systems, this engagement offers steady, varied volume and a clearly defined commitment.

Requirements

• ARRT certification and registration in Radiography are required, along with any state credential required to practice in Iowa.
• Graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program is required.
• Prior experience performing diagnostic radiography in a hospital or clinical setting is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Competent with PACS and radiology information systems.
• Demonstrate strong positioning skills, sound judgment about image quality and repeat criteria, and the physical capability to assist with patient transfers and to operate portable equipment.
• Reliable attendance and clear communication with radiologists, nursing staff, and patients are essential.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Additional ARRT credentials in CT, mammography, or MRI are preferred.
• Cross-training potential is valued.
• Trauma or emergency department imaging experience is viewed favorably.
• Experience with operating room and C-arm fluoroscopy.
• Familiarity with multiple PACS platforms.
• Prior contract or travel technologist experience are all advantageous.
• Willingness to work evening, night, weekend, or on-call rotations is valued, as departments of this size cover imaging around the clock.
• Experience with digital radiography and computed radiography systems.
• Comfort with portable imaging on nursing units and in the ICU.
• A track record of low repeat rates.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations across a full range of anatomical areas, positioning patients accurately, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing images that meet the department's diagnostic quality standards on the first attempt wherever possible.
• Apply ALARA principles rigorously, use shielding and collimation appropriately, verify pregnancy status per protocol, and monitor your own dosimetry, protecting patients, colleagues, and yourself throughout every procedure.
• Support portable and operating room imaging as required, assist radiologists with fluoroscopic and contrast studies, prepare and administer contrast media within scope and protocol, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Verify orders and patient identity, explain procedures clearly to reduce anxiety, process and transmit images through PACS, maintain accurate records in the radiology information system, perform routine equipment quality-control checks, and report equipment faults promptly.
• Manage patient flow through the imaging department efficiently, coordinating with nursing units, the emergency department, and scheduling staff to sequence examinations sensibly and keep wait times reasonable.
• Handle patient transport and transfer safely, using appropriate lifting aids and assistance for patients with mobility limitations, and adapt technique for trauma, pediatric, bariatric, and critically ill patients.

Benefits

• Hourly rate in the range of $49.10 to $51.10
• 90-day contract with a defined end date
• Exposure to a broad case mix
• Defined engagement length supports planning
• Extension or additional assignments may be available subject to performance and organizational need
• Onboarding and first-week check-ins
• End-of-contract planning
• Opportunities for extensions, repeat assignments, or permanent conversion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree