Radiology Tech

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging studies including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and fluoroscopy, with a focus on image quality and patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold CA licensure for radiography, ARRT registrations, CPR/BLS, and be able to work across modalities while maintaining radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess CA radiography license and ARRT registrations as applicable.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Prior diagnostic radiology experience preferred.
• RQI competency certification post-hire required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiology equipment across X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Set technical factors and follow protocols to produce diagnostic images.
• Position patients and use immobilization devices safely.
• Wear dosimetry badge and follow radiation protection standards.
• Operate processing and duplicating equipment; transmit images and report issues.
• Provide direct patient care and ensure positive patient experience.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CA Radiography Licensure

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech (CA)

Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Mammography (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Quality Management (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (ARRT)

Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry (ARRT)

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.

• Operation of Radiology Equipment
• Operates Radiographic, Tomographic, Fluoroscopic and mobile Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment. Sets technical factors and follows established protocols to produce diagnostic images.
• Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
• Wears radiation dosimetry badge at collar and follows radiation protection standards.
• Operates processing, day-light loading and duplication equipment. Transmits digital images to the laser camera for filming. Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner.
• Patient Care

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Diagnostic Radiology, upon hire

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial 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 its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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Pay Range

$40.40 - $50.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.