Rad Tech IV

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diverse imaging examinations including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and patient comfort.

You will greet patients, position them for optimal results, document procedures, and uphold infection control and safety standards. The role requires CA licensure, ARRT registration, and proficiency in multiple imaging modalities.

Qualifications

• Formal radiologic technology training program accredited by JRCERT and CDPH-RHB.
• 7 years experience as Radiologic Technologist, or 5 years with 3 advanced modalities including CT or Mammography.
• CA Radiologic Technologist license required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certified at hire.
• ARRT registration in Radiography at hire.
• Fluoroscopy credential in CA at hire.
• Certified and proficient in 3 advanced modalities, CT or Mammography required.
• Venipuncture training certificate.
• Annual safety training and unit-specific trainings completed.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic images to enable Radiologists to diagnose and manage patient conditions.
• Perform imaging examinations including X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.
• Greet patients and maintain a professional, courteous environment; document procedures accurately.
• Maintain workflow efficiency and prioritization; ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
• Uphold infection control and sterile technique; participate in in-service education.

Skills

X-ray

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Venipuncture

Education

Radiologic technology program

CA Radiologic Technologist license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

PACS

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, 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.

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
• Image Quality: Consistently produces quality images within hospital guidelines and department standards (i.e. patient safety, repeat rate, exam protocols, film processing, inc.)
• Documentation: Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, including exam performed, billing, film labeling, computer entry, etc. Performs other clerical duties as necessary (e.g. login of patients, filing films, etc.)
• Competency/Training: Maintains clinical competency assuming responsibility for upgrading skills through participation in in-service education and other continuing education activities. Participates in the training of departmental personnel and students.
• Infection Control: Assists MD and other staff in preparing for and performing procedures consistently following sterile technique, infection control guidelines and department standards.
• Workflow: Evaluates personal and departmental work volume and flow to ensure efficient departmental patient care. Prioritizes work according to urgency and resources. Responds effectively in emergency situations.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal radiologic technology training program accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the California Department of Public Health, Radiation Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).
• 7 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist, upon hire and working in and proficient in 2 advanced modalities or 5 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist and working and proficient in 3 advanced modalities, one of which must be CT or Mammography.
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire
• Certified, working, and proficient in 3 advanced modalities, one of which must be CT or Mammography
• Venipuncture training certificate
• Completion of annual safety training.
• Completes and maintains required unit specific training.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital 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. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$73.54 - $81.20 /hour