Radiology Technician: Acute Care Imaging Pro

Universal Health Services; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

Job summary

The Radiology Technician at Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California is responsible for high-quality diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will prepare, position, and educate patients for exams while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity, and collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to maintain efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience as a registered Radiology Technologist in an acute care facility preferred.
• Diploma from a certified school of radiologic technology.
• Active California Radiology Technologist (CRT) license, fluoroscopy licensure preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Fluoroscopy license required after one year.
• ARRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs any general radiology procedure ordered by a physician that the radiology equipment is capable of performing. Completed department orientation a/or competency skill rosters as required.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Assists the radiologist during fluoroscopic and/or injection procedures (i.e. room and supply preparation, contrast reaction, code blue, patient safety, etc.).
• Performs all appropriate procedures in the computer as needed (i.e. scheduling exams, completing exams by computer terminal, proper charging of supplies, etc.).
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Responds immediately to Imaging Lead/Supervisor/Director any equipment problems (i.e. x-ray, processors, computer, etc.).
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Imaging Manager/Supervisor/Lead including, but not limited to: stocking rooms, maintaining clean work area, transporting patients, etc.

Education

Diploma from a certified school of radiologic technology

Job description

The Radiology Technician at Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California is responsible for high-quality diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting, supporting accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will prepare, position, and educate patients for exams while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity, and collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to maintain efficient patient flow.