Sequoia Hospital·Redwood City, California
Perform advanced radiographic, fluoroscopic, and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures to ensure accurate patient diagnosis. Maintain high-quality imaging standards, complete meticulous documentation, and assist medical staff with sterile techniques.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California.
Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center.
Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Every day you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously.
Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
Image Quality: Consistently produces quality images within hospital guidelines and department standards (i.e. patient safety, repeat rate, exam protocols, film processing, inc.) Documentation: Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, including exam performed, billing, film labeling, computer entry, etc.
Performs other clerical duties as necessary (e.g. login of patients, filing films, etc.) Competency/Training: Maintains clinical competency assuming responsibility for upgrading skills through participation in inservice education and other continuing education activities.
Participates in the training of departmental personnel and students.
Infection Control: Assists MD and other staff in preparing for and performing procedures consistently following sterile technique, infection control guidelines and department standards.
Requires a valid CA Medical Radiographer license, ARRT certification, and Fluoroscopy license, with proficiency in at least two advanced modalities including CT or Mammography. Candidates must have completed a JRCERT-accredited program and possess 3-4 years of relevant experience.
Market context
California radiology tech openings often draw steady interest because hospitals and imaging centers need experienced staff who can work independently and support specialty procedures. For a Radiology Tech III, competition usually centers on prior staff technologist experience, specialty ARRT credentials, CRT, CPR, and a Fluoroscopy Permit; candidates with those qualifications and recent hands-on specialty work are often better positioned. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and specialty experience before applying.
