Diagnostic Technologist - Outpatient Medical Imaging (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan

Prescription and dental group insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California, is hiring a Diagnostic Technologist for outpatient care. This role involves independently performing imaging procedures, handling patient positioning, and assisting in patient care under supervision.

The position offers a $0 premium medical plan, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Ideal candidates will possess various certifications and have a solid understanding of patient care and radiographic procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Previous hospital, back office, or non‑emergency clinic services experience.
• Desired: One‑year experience in an ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for X‑ray examinations.
• Operate X‑ray equipment and process images into PACS.
• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Maintain an orderly and well‑stocked exam area.
• Float to Main Radiology as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Patient care

Radiographic exposure

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy skills

Technical competence

Professional communication skills

Education

Current full Certificate of Radiologic Technology (CRT)

Current CPR certification

Fluoroscopy Permit

Licensure from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Job description

Position Summary

This is a temporary position.

The diagnostic technologist – outpatient is responsible for positioning patients and performing imaging procedures independently. The technologist will operate X‑ray equipment, process images and documents into PACS, and provide basic patient care under the supervision of a clinic nurse. The position may also include selected procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual and may float to Main Radiology.

• Position patients (chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot, or ankle) for X‑ray examinations.
• Operate X‑ray equipment and process images into PACS.
• Perform basic patient care activities: obtain vital signs, place patients in exam rooms, obtain specimens (including blood draws if qualified), prepare patients for clinician evaluation, and assist clinicians.
• Maintain an orderly and well‑stocked exam area.
• Float to Main Radiology as needed.

Education / Training / Experience

• Minimum: Previous hospital, back office, or non‑emergency clinic services experience.
• Desired: One‑year experience in an ambulatory care setting.

Licenses / Certifications

• Minimum: Current full Certificate of Radiologic Technology (CRT) issued by the Department of Health Services, State of California – must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum: Current CPR certification.
• Minimum: Fluoroscopy Permit – must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Disclaimer: If the employee does not pass the initial exam within 6 months, the employee will have 6 months to retake and pass. Failure to pass the second attempt will result in either separation or a reduction in pay with no work on cases requiring a Fluoroscopy permit.
• Desired: Current licensure issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of human anatomy, patient care, positioning, radiographic exposure, and quality assurance.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Self‑motivated, quick, and accurate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Phlebotomy skills and general point‑of‑care laboratory equipment knowledge (desired).
• Technical competence and ability to use computer software.
• Professional communication skills with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Patient and family sensitivity.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off that starts accruing immediately.
• Extended sick leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational assistance.

For more in‑depth benefits and coverage information, visit the employee benefits page or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.

Enloe Health is a LevelII Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. As a Planetree organization, we value compassionate, person‑centered care and place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families. We are a proud nonprofit health system that has served the people of Northern California for more than 110years.