Radiology Tech

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging including X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI. You will engage directly with patients to ensure comfort and accurate positioning, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires California licensure as a Radiologic Technologist and ARRT certifications, with CPR/BLS on hire. Experience across modalities is valued in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have CA Radiographer licensure upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• ARRT Radiography and related ARRT certifications listed for hire.
• Experience with fluoroscopy, CT, MRI and mammography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiology equipment and set technical factors.
• Perform X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging.
• Ensure patient safety and immobilization using proper devices.
• Transmit digital images to PACS and report equipment issues promptly.
• Provide compassionate patient care throughout imaging procedures.

Skills

Radiology Equipment

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Image Transmission

Education

High School graduate

CA Radiographer Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

ARRT Radiography

ARRT Mammography

ARRT CT

ARRT MRI

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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