Radiology Tech

California Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI imaging, contributing to timely and accurate diagnoses while ensuring a compassionate patient experience.

You will apply expertise in patient positioning, safety protocols, and workflow optimization, coordinating with radiologists and care teams to deliver high-quality studies daily.

Qualifications

• Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology.
• CA Radiography license and ARRT registration required.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI imaging.
• Guide patient positioning and ensure image quality for accurate interpretation.
• Communicate findings and prepare patients for procedures.
• Prioritize cases and respond promptly to urgent needs.
• Question patients about pregnancy where applicable and obtain histories.

Skills

Patient communication

Workflow optimization

Safety awareness

Education

AMA approved radiology program

CA Radiography license

ARRT registered radiographer

CPR (AHA BLS)

Fluoroscopy certification (CA)

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Fluoroscopy equipment

CT/MRI imaging basics

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 in this role, 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
• AHA 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, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center 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.

California Hospital Medical Center 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