X-Ray Tech in Bakersfield, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,737/Per Week
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.42
- Weekly
- $2,737
- Yearly (full-time)
- $142,324
This job pays about $68.42/hour — 17% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in California ($58.30/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in California right now
- 185 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in California from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Bakersfield.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $147/hour, median $74.08/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in California: $58.30/hour ($121,264/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($78.26/hour across 56 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract in Bakersfield as a radiologic technologist supporting routine radiographs, fluoroscopy, portable imaging, and specialized interventional procedures. You will prepare examination rooms, position and transport patients, verify clinical information and consent, select appropriate technical factors, review images for quality, and maintain accurate procedure documentation. The assignment includes work with patients across the lifespan and requires careful application of radiation safety, sterile technique, and ALARA principles. You may also assist with prescribed medications, support licensed practitioners during procedures, and respond to patient emergencies with CPR or first aid. With variable 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts, this contract offers a broad imaging experience with occasional overnight coverage.
Weather:
Bakersfield typically offers sunny, dry conditions with comfortably warm afternoons and cooler evenings during this time of year. Rain is generally limited, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and explore the surrounding area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local history: Explore the Kern County Museum and its regional exhibits.
• Wildlife outing: Visit the California Area Living Museum for native plants and animals.
• Day trip: Hike and take in mountain scenery at Sequoia National Park.
• Day trip: Visit Los Angeles for museums, dining, entertainment, and coastal access.
• Outdoor escape: Enjoy hiking, cycling, or a picnic at the Kern River Parkway.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Bakersfield, California
Shift: Variable 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts; occasional overnight coverage
Duration: 40 hours per week for 13 weeks
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