Rad Tech II

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiologic Technologist at Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center performs a range of imaging studies, including X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Graduate radiology technicians with ARRT certification and CA credentials, CPR, and fluoro experience are preferred for accurate, timely diagnoses and high-quality images.

Qualifications

• Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT credential in California.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification current.
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech credential in CA.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images (X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI).
• Interact with patients to explain procedures and ensure comfort throughout exams.
• Prepare patients and exams, verify history and pregnancy status where applicable.
• Maintain safety standards and accurate documentation for radiology procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Prioritization

Interviewing for history

Procedural understanding

Education

AMA approved school of radiology technology

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support - CPR

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

Fire Safety

Tools

X-ray equipment

CT scanner

MRI

Ultrasound machine

Fluoroscopy

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.

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, 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
• 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. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$51.99 - $63.07 /hour