Radiology Technician | X-Ray Tech | Shift Weekday Overnights

Alerion Healthcare; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Travel stipend

Job summary

Alerion Healthcare seeks a Travel X-ray Technologist to perform radiographic procedures in Rochester, NY. You will verify identities, obtain images, and explain procedures to patients while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires ARRT NYS license, 2+ years of X-ray experience, and trauma center exposure. Travel; 13-week schedule with on-call shifts and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and NYS license or ability to obtain before starting.
• Minimum 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience.
• Level 1 trauma center experience.
• Ability to move or lift patients and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and spoken communication.
• Patient-focused, compassionate team player with reliability.
• Must be able to report within 30 minutes to on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and physician orders prior to imaging.
• Perform radiographic images per physicians' orders.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Position patients, assist those with limited mobility.
• Operate radiologic equipment safely to minimize dose.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure images reach PACS correctly.
• Adhere to dual patient identifier procedures.

Skills

ARRT License

X-ray experience

Trauma center experience

Lifting patients

Stand long hours

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compassionate disposition

Team player

On-call responsiveness

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

C-arm/O-arm

PACS

X-ray equipment

Job description

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply: Competitive Pay: Earn up to $2,551.68 per week, or $67.50 per hour – plus benefits! * Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 13 week assignment 05/31/2026 - 08/28/2026 with a -hour work week and shifts per week. Location: Rochester, New York Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more! * Pay package is based on hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview

Type of Position: Travel

Description: Shift Details Monday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 7:30 AM 36 hours preferred On call, callback and holidays per unit needs Must be able to report within 30 minutes to on call shifts On Call: 2-3 call shifts per month

X-Ray Technologist Responsibilities

• Verifying patients' identity and reviewing physicians' orders before beginning x-ray procedures
• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' written orders
• Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions
• Positioning patients accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility
• Handles all radiologic equipment safely and properly keeping dose to patient as low as possible
• Observe each patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to meet his or her age-specific needs
• Produces a diagnostic, high quality image for interpretation by the Radiologist
• Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment
• Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider.
• Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure
• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly

X-Ray Technologist Requirements

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and maintains Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) NYS license (or able to obtain license prior to starting)
• 2 years of X-ray Technologist experience
• Level 1 trauma center experience
• Ability to move or lift patients
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A patient and compassionate disposition
• Team player who can maintain a cohesive working environment
• Ability to report within 30 minutes to on call shift

Additional Requirements

• BLS Experience using c-arm/o-arm in the past 8 months
• Must have recent OR experience
• Required Skills Technician License (currently ANY Tech License is accepted in the state of NY)
• Two (2) years experience BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)
• Experience using c-arm/o-arm - 8 months
• Trauma 1 center experience OR experience at a trauma 1 center