Radiographer I

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking a Radiographer to perform diagnostic imaging with precision, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning. You will operate complex radiographic equipment (mobile and stationary), follow ALARA guidelines, document imaging and billing details, and collaborate with radiologists to support high-quality patient care.

Required qualifications include ARRT registration and CA radiography credentials; two years in acute care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited JRCERT Medical Radiography School.
• Have passed the ARRT entry level radiography exam.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT; CA credentials.
• CA Radiography license and CPR/BLS.
• Fluoroscopy credentials in CA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and stationary radiographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Maintain image quality, ensure patient safety, and proper positioning.
• Adhere to ALARA, document procedures and billing details accurately.
• Collaborate with radiologists and ordering physicians on imaging orders.
• Document clinical activities, including DICOM images and patient info.
• Ensure infection control policies and report equipment issues promptly.

Skills

Radiography equipment

ALARA compliance

PACS familiarity

Pediatric dose reduction

Education

JRCERT radiography program

ARRT certification

CA radiography license

Tools

PACS

DICOM

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiographer, you will be a vital clinical professional, applying specialized imaging techniques for precise patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you’ll meticulously perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning. You’ll operate advanced equipment with precision, maintain image quality, and adhere to radiation safety, collaborating to deliver high-quality diagnostic services.

To be successful in this role, you must combine strong technical expertise with attention to detail, excellent patient communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

• Is competent and proficient in the operation of complex radiographic equipment, both mobile and stationary, across diverse patient care settings to obtain standard diagnostic radiographs.

• Maintains minimum state and national licensing requirements including regular continuing education. Maintains clinical competency while performing assigned duties.

• Adheres to department radiation and safety protocols including ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Uses proper pediatric dose reduction by following appropriate best practices in imaging. Verifies patient identification, order accuracy, and correct contrast media dosage prior to initiating imaging procedure. Collaborates with the radiologist or ordering physician for purposes of clarifying imaging orders, discussing cases, and ensuring optimal patient care.

• Accurately documents clinical activities including patient interactions, DICOM images, identification markers, and forms ensuring details such as correct patient, correct time, correct location, and correct billing for performed procedures are correct.

• Applies knowledge of proper medical imaging infection control policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance.

• Reports any operational issues, personnel concerns, or adverse events to management through the appropriate channels (patient event reporting system or equipment repair requests), including equipment malfunctions (lock out, tag out).

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate from an accredited JRCERT Medical Radiography School

• Have passed the entry level radiography board examination from the ARRT

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

• Medical Radiographer: CA

• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA

• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Two (2) years experience in an acute care hospital setting, performing a variety of general diagnostic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation

• Experience with digital imaging systems, PACS, and basic health care informatics, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino 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 (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range

$47.98 - $47.98 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.