Rad Tech I

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging across X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI. You will collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate results and a positive patient experience in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires AMA-approved radiology education, CA licensure as a Medical Radiographer, ARRT certification, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology.
• Medical Radiographer: CA license.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA.
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations including X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.
• Understand workflow, patient positioning, and capture precise results for accurate diagnoses.
• Prioritize exams and respond promptly to urgent needs.
• Ask patients about pregnancy when appropriate.

Skills

CPR

Education

AMA approved school of radiology technology

CA Medical Radiographer license

ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel in this role, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Contributes to the positive image of the Radiology Department by communicating information in a factual courteous manner.
• Thoroughly understands required preparations in the examinations performed in the radiology department.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly.
• Questions the patient before the exam to obtain a patient history.
• Always questions female patients as to whether they may be pregnant.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy. Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$46.66 - $56.89 /hour