Radiology Tech - La Jolla - 139616

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic exams across General Diagnostic Radiology. The role requires advanced radiologic knowledge and may be filled at Rad Tech or Sr Rad Tech level depending on experience, licensure, and certifications.

The successful candidate will prepare patients, follow radiologist protocols, input data, evaluate image quality, and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• California CRT-R certification is required.
• CRT-F within six months of hire is required for Sr. Rad Tech consideration.
• ARRT-R.T. registration is required.
• BART or BLS at hire with plan to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams.
• Prepare and position patients following established protocols.
• Enter complex data into the computer system and verify accuracy.
• Review images for technical quality and adjust as needed to meet standards.
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and radiation safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, physicians and staff.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Patient positioning

Image quality assessment

Radiation safety

Education

CRT-R

CRT-F

ARRT Radiography

BART/BLS

Tools

PACS

RIS

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Working under general supervision, incumbent performs routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams using fixed and portable imaging equipment throughout General Diagnostic Radiology, in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. Requires advanced knowledge of radiologic technology. Acts as a Diagnostic subject matter expert and assists other technologists as needed. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of principles of radiation safety.

Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Follows protocols specified by the Radiologist. Enters complex data into the computer system. Reviews, verifies and evaluates images and radiographs to ensure technical quality and image quality. Ensures compliance with related policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution techniques with patients, coworkers, physicians and all other health care members. Other duties as assigned.

Depending on experience, license and certifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired as a Rad Tech or Sr Rad Tech level.

• Recent graduate of a school of radiologic technology.
• California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT-R).
• California Radiology Technologist of Fluoroscopy (CRT-F) within six (6) months of hire, Must possess to be considered for Sr. Rad tech.
• Registered Technologist for Radiography issued by ARRT (R.T(R)(ARRT)).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Less than 18 months of recent experience in a similar role and setting or a new graduate of an approved radiologic technology program (Rad Tech) OR more than 18 months of experience (Sr. Rad Tech).
• Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Two (2) years of experience in a similar role and setting.
• Demonstrated hospital experience.

• Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Rad Tech salary range $45.33 - $53.11. Rad Tech Sr salary range $49.17 - $61.15.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $94,649 - $117,617 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.33 - $56.33

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).