Radiology Technologist - $37-51 per hour

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate x-ray equipment, position patients, and produce high-quality radiographs in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in radiologic technology (preferred), ARRT-R certification, CA/HI radiologic license, BLS, and a fluoroscopy license within 6 months. On-site, staff position with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in radiological technology: Preferred
• ARRT-R Radiography certification: Required
• CA/HI Radiologic Tech license: Required
• BLS certification: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in CA: Required within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs as ordered by physicians.
• Positions and instructs patients prior to examination; adjusts exposure parameters.
• Verifies imaging quality and documents procedure details for PACS.
• Performs basic safety and sanitation duties and monitors patient safety during exams.

Skills

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Quality imaging

Education

Associate's Degree in radiological technology

ARRT-R Radiography certification

CA/HI Radiologic Tech license

BLS certification

Job description

Radiology Technologist - $37-51 per hour

Adventist Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's Degree in radiological technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.