Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 56,206 - 98,085; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technician capable of performing a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures with high accuracy. The position requires a minimum of six months experience in Diagnostic Radiology, with pediatric experience preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus, along with the ability to adhere to safety standards and ALARA principles.

Compensation ranges from $40.80 to $71.20 per hour, with varied work shifts. This role is essential to providing safe patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in Diagnostic Radiology required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various diagnostic radiographic procedures with accuracy.
• Administer ionizing radiation using fluoroscopy and direct radiography.
• Ensure minimal radiation exposure by following ALARA principles.
• Maintain knowledge of safety measures in the Environment of Care.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily

Knowledge and skill to practice with minimal supervision

Education

College Degree – 2 year Radiology

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Graduate of formal program in Radiologic Technology

College Degree – 4 year

Job description

About Us: Valley Children’s Healthcare is one of California's leading Children’s hospitals. Every member of the x‑ray team is essential in making kids better today and healthier tomorrow through radiologic studies using state‑of‑the‑art technology. Performing diagnostic quality imaging procedures for our inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department population allows for participation as a member of an energetic team that proactively supports delivery of safe patient care and services. This department is tailored for those who are interested in utilizing technology to aid in caring for children in need of radiologic services.

Job Summary

• Competently performs a variety of standard, specialty, and complex diagnostic radiographic procedures with clinical and technical accuracy.
• Administers ionizing radiation using fluoroscopy, computed and direct radiography (including mobile c‑arm and x‑ray equipment) to achieve good quality studies under a variety of conditions with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, and image production.
• Uses ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure, employing appropriate technique parameters, collimation, and correct patient positioning.
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces safety measures in the Environment of Care.
• Values high degree of schedule flexibility to meet demands of a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• Education
  • College Degree – 2 year Radiology (required)
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
  • Graduate of formal program in Radiologic Technology (required)
  • College Degree – 4 year (preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
  • BLS – Basic Life Support – AHA (required within 30 days of hire)
  • CRT – California Radiologic Technologist License – CDPH (required)
  • RHF – Rad Tech/Fluoroscopy License – CDPH (required within 6 months of hire)
  • RT‑R – Rad Tech Radiography – ARRT (preferred)
• Work Experience
  • Minimum six months experience in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
  • Pediatric experience (preferred)
• Skills and Abilities
  • Bilingual skills preferred.
  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Experience demonstrated in knowledge, skill, and ability to practice with minimal supervision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range: $40.80 – $71.20 per hour. Work shift: Varied (United States). Position exempt: No. FTE %: 0. Scheduled weekly hours: 0. Daily hours: 11.5.