Travel Rad Tech Jobs in California

Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic X-ray examinations including chest, skeletal, abdominal, and fluoroscopic studies. They position patients accurately, select appropriate exposure settings, and evaluate image quality for diagnostic adequacy. Travel rad techs work across general radiology, emergency departments, surgery suites, and portable bedside imaging. Openings are distributed across 10 cities in California, with no single market area accounting for more than a third of positions. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 40 hours per week. The current shift mix is 13 day, 1 night.

Pay Range

Based on 14 current Rad Tech assignments in California.

Minimum
$2,632
per week
Median
$3,158
per week
Maximum
$3,667
per week

The $1,035 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying Rad Tech assignments in California reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,838 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $35/hr.

Cities with Openings

Napa (2)Oakland (2)Saint Helena (2)Chula Vista (2)Los Angeles (1)Tehachapi (1)Torrance (1)Fullerton (1)Eureka (1)Lodi (1)

Licensing & Credential Requirements

Travel Rad Tech positions require active ARRT certification in the appropriate modality. Most facilities also expect current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. California requires a CRT (California Radiology Technologist) certificate issued by the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch. Fluoroscopy permits are required for certain modalities. Generalist rad tech positions typically require ARRT (R) and competency across portable, fluoroscopy, and general diagnostic work. Facilities with surgical suites expect C-arm experience. Some states require a separate fluoroscopy permit. Submit your CRT application through the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch as soon as you have an offer — temporary permits are not routinely issued for radiologic technologists.

All Rad Tech Jobs in California

SpecialtyLocationPayShift
Rad TechLos Angeles, CA$3,667/wk4 x 10 Days
Rad TechOakland, CA$3,578/wk4 x 10 Days
Rad TechOakland, CA$3,578/wk4 x 10 Days
Rad TechEureka, CA$3,536/wk4 x 10 Days
Rad TechSaint Helena, CA$3,479/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechSaint Helena, CA$3,479/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechChula Vista, CA$3,178/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechLodi, CA$3,137/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechNapa, CA$3,063/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechNapa, CA$3,062/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechChula Vista, CA$3,058/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rad TechFullerton, CA$2,983/wk4 x 10 Days
Rad TechTorrance, CA$2,730/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Rad TechTehachapi, CA$2,632/wk7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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