Sequoia Hospital·Redwood City, California
Produce high-quality diagnostic images using various modalities to assist radiologists in patient diagnosis and management. Ensure a professional patient experience while maintaining strict adherence to safety, documentation, and infection control standards.
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.
Must hold a CA Medical Radiographer license, ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography certification, and BLS-CPR certification upon hire. A Fluoroscopy license is required within 90 days of employment.
Market context
California Radiology Tech I openings are typically competitive because employers screen closely for state licensure, ARRT certification, and current CPR credentials, with fluoroscopy training often required soon after hire. This role category is usually in steady demand in hospitals and outpatient imaging settings, where employers look for technologists who can work efficiently with patients and imaging teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your CA Medical Radiographer license, ARRT status, BLS-CPR, and readiness to obtain fluoroscopy within 90 days before applying.
