Rad Tech I - Cath Lab

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 68,213 - 97,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $10,000

Supportive work environment

Healthcare for LGBTQ+ community

Job summary

Dignity Health in Stockton, California is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform essential imaging examinations tailored for pediatric patients. This role involves producing diagnostic images while ensuring a comforting experience for patients and their families.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, be a graduate of a Radiology Program, possess California Radiographer certification, and ideally have basic CPR certification. A competitive pay rate of $60.02 per hour is offered, alongside a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of a Radiology Program.
• Less than 2 years of Radiologic Technology experience.
• Medical Radiographer certification in California.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations on pediatric patients.
• Create a comforting environment for young patients and families.
• Ensure patients' privacy and modesty during care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging in pediatric context

Child-friendly workflow

Patient interaction

Basic Life Support - CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a Radiology Program

Tools

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist, you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images specifically tailored for pediatric patients, enabling accurate diagnoses and effective management of their conditions. Every day you will perform a variety of imaging examinations on children, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively creating a comforting and positive experience for young patients and their families through direct interaction. To be successful in this role, you must deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging in a pediatric context, encompassing expertise in child‑friendly workflow, age‑appropriate patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses in children.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Patient Care Standards

• Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Graduate of a Radiology Program, upon hire and
• Less than 2 years of Radiologic Technology experience, upon hire
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Other, upon hire and
• Expanded IV Therapy Course, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$60.02 - $60.02 /hour