Radiology Technician: Precise Imaging & Patient Care

Universal Health Services; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Radiology Technician to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will prepare, position, and educate patients for exams while ensuring safety and comfort, collaborating with radiologists and care teams to maintain workflow and image quality.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to radiation safety standards. Position requires a Diploma from a radiologic technology program, active California CRT license, and

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.
• 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 exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques; using beam restrictive devices; patient shielding; 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.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient education

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma from a certified radiologic technology school

Tools

Fluoroscopy license

BLS certification

ARRT (preferred)

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Radiology Technician to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will prepare, position, and educate patients for exams while ensuring safety and comfort, collaborating with radiologists and care teams to maintain workflow and image quality.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and adherence to radiation safety standards. Position requires a Diploma from a radiologic technology program, active California CRT license, and