Radiology Tech - Per Diem - La Jolla - 141328

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, seeks a radiologic technologist to perform routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams across General Diagnostic Radiology, following radiologist guidelines.

The role requires advanced radiologic knowledge, ARRT certification, and licensure (CRT-R, CRT-F within 6 months). Flexibility for varied hours is needed; team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold California CRT-R license.
• CRT-F within 6 months of hire.
• ARRT radiography certification (R.T(R)).
• BART or BLS at hire, with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Experience: <18 months in similar role or >18 months for Sr. Rad Tech.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams.
• Prepare and position patients per established protocols to achieve high-quality images.
• Review, verify and evaluate images to ensure technical and image quality; ensure policy compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care staff; assist other technologists as needed.
• Demonstrate and apply principles of radiation safety.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Communication skills

Radiation safety

Education

California CRT-R

CRT-F within 6 months

ARRT radiography (R.T(R))

BART or BLS at hire

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 at the Rad Tech or Sr Rad Tech level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $130,166 - $130,166 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.34 - $62.34

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).