X-Ray Tech Jobs in California
X-Ray Tech jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where large health systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health maintain ongoing demand for diagnostic imaging professionals. The market supports the full career range, from entry-level general radiography to experienced techs specializing in fluoroscopy, CT, and mobile or trauma imaging. California is among the most active markets in the country for this role, with both hospital systems and outpatient imaging centers posting consistently. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Radiology Technologist - X-Ray with at least 1 year of experience and ARRT-R certification for an acute care hospital setting.
Details
- Acute care hospital with 392 staffed beds
- X-Ray Tech unit
- Evening shift, 5x8 hours, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- 13-week assignment
- Every other weekend coverage required
- Patient ratio of 1:40
- Uses Meditech charting system
- Performs a wide range of imaging including abdomen, upper and lower extremity, spine, chest, head, and trauma studies
- Conducts fluoroscopy studies such as barium swallow, contrast enema, ERCP, myelography, and upper GI series
- Performs mobile and surgical procedures including C-arm and portable chest/abdomen imaging
- Works across multiple settings including Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, ED, ICU, NICU, OR, and PICU, with Pediatric Acute Care and Pediatric Outpatient preferred
- Uses GE, Philips, Siemens, and Toshiba imaging equipment along with PACS and O-ARM systems
- Any scrub color permitted
- Free parking available on-site
Requirements
- ARRT-R certification required
- BLS certification required
- CRT (California Radiologic Technologist) certification required
- License required if applicable
- Compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Prior travel experience required
- Experience with contrast media preparation and administration
- Knowledge of radiation safety practices
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE experience preferred
- Management or lead experience preferred
- O-ARM equipment experience preferred
Additional Information
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after 3 months if living outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior employment history with Providence facilities, including dates and location
- 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities within the region
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Radiology Technologist - X-Ray with at least 1 year of experience and ARRT-R certification for an acute care hospital setting.
Details
- Acute care hospital with 392 staffed beds
- X-Ray Tech unit
- Evening shift, 5x8 hours, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- 13-week assignment
- Every other weekend coverage required
- Patient ratio of 1:40
- Uses Meditech charting system
- Performs a wide range of imaging including abdomen, upper and lower extremity, spine, chest, head, and trauma studies
- Conducts fluoroscopy studies such as barium swallow, contrast enema, ERCP, myelography, and upper GI series
- Performs mobile and surgical procedures including C-arm and portable chest/abdomen imaging
- Works across multiple settings including Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, ED, ICU, NICU, OR, and PICU, with Pediatric Acute Care and Pediatric Outpatient preferred
- Uses GE, Philips, Siemens, and Toshiba imaging equipment along with PACS and O-ARM systems
- Any scrub color permitted
- Free parking available on-site
Requirements
- ARRT-R certification required
- BLS certification required
- CRT (California Radiologic Technologist) certification required
- License required if applicable
- Compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Prior travel experience required
- Experience with contrast media preparation and administration
- Knowledge of radiation safety practices
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE experience preferred
- Management or lead experience preferred
- O-ARM equipment experience preferred
Additional Information
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after 3 months if living outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior employment history with Providence facilities, including dates and location
- 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities within the region
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in X-Ray tech jobs across California.
- Active California Radiologic Technology license issued by the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch
- ARRT certification in radiography or a recognized equivalent credential
- Completion of an accredited radiologic technology associate or bachelor's degree program
- Demonstrated proficiency with digital radiography and PACS systems
- Experience performing general diagnostic procedures including fluoroscopy and portable imaging
- Current BLS certification from an AHA-recognized provider
X-Ray Tech Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a x-ray tech in California?
To work as an x-ray tech in California, you must hold a Radiologic Technology license issued by the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch. To qualify, complete an accredited radiologic technology program, pass the ARRT radiography examination, and then apply to the CDPH for state licensure. California does not offer reciprocity, so all applicants, including those already licensed in other states, must apply directly to the CDPH and meet California-specific requirements.
Which companies hire x-ray techs in California?
Employers hiring x-ray techs in California right now include Voyage Health, Balance Health, and Carbon Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems, including Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, tend to post consistently across both hospital and outpatient settings throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most x-ray tech jobs?
Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, and Crescent City have the most x-ray tech openings in California. Los Angeles dominates the count given its sheer concentration of major hospital campuses, trauma centers, and outpatient imaging groups, while San Diego and the Bay Area follow due to their large academic medical centers and growing network of urgent care and specialty imaging clinics.
Are there remote x-ray tech jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. X-ray tech work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient contact and on-site equipment operation, which limits full remote opportunities significantly. About 11% of x-ray tech openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are typically limited to teleradiology support, image quality review, or instructional positions rather than direct patient imaging.
How can I get hired as a x-ray tech in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at large California health systems, which regularly hire recent program completers for general radiography roles. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health both run structured onboarding tracks for new techs. Completing clinical rotations at California facilities during your program builds direct local connections, and holding your CDPH license on the day you graduate removes the most common hiring barrier for entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to x-ray tech jobs in California?
You can find and apply to x-ray tech jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings to find roles that fit your specialty, license status, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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