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-28% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Bakersfield, California ($46.48/hr, n=77)
88 similar openings in the Bakersfield area · median $45.39/hr

$13.00/hr · lowesthighest · $80.00/hr

this role: $33.35/hrmedian $46.48/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 77 posted allied health roles in Bakersfield, California rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% below the Bakersfield, California median for allied health roles.

Perform routine and complex radiologic procedures, including fluoroscopy, to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment. Ensure patient safety, maintain accurate medical records, and operate imaging equipment according to established protocols.

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as

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Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Job Description

Radiology Technologist I/II - Shift

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $33.3514 to $48.0631.

The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%).

This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position.

Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor, to take routine radiographs for use in medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing characteristics

Level I

This is the entry level of the radiologic technologist series.

Incumbents in this classification perform routine radiologic procedures under close supervision, according to established protocols.

This class is distinguished from Radiological Technologist II by the latter’s performance of complex procedures.

This is a flexible classification.

Appointments to Radiologic Technologist II will be made depending on departmental needs, on the recommendation of the department head, and with the approval of the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited two-year radiologic technology program. Must hold California state certification as a Radiologic Technologist and a fluoroscopy permit, with at least one year of experience for Level II.

high school
professional certificate
Documentation
CPR
BLS
Anatomy
Fluoroscopy
Physiology
Radiography
Patient care
First aid
Patient safety
Equipment maintenance
Informed consent
Radiologic technology
Medical imaging
Interventional radiography

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $33 - $48/hr
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Kern Medical

Since our beginning in 1867, Kern Medical has served as an integral part of the community. Our 222-licensed bed acute care teaching hospital and outpatient clinics offer many services unavailable to the rest of the community. These services include: - The only Level II Trauma...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care

TypeGovernment Agency

Size1,001-5,000 employees

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Documents all information on the patient's images, consents, and other medical records.

Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. Verifies informed consent.

Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiology procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.

Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.

Identifies, prepares, and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner (within the scope of practice).

Assists licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.

Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Prepares rooms and patients for radiographic examinations; calls patients to Radiology Department and releases them to return to appropriate unit or clinic upon completion of examination.

Leads patients to dressing rooms and gives directions to them before examinations.

Moves patients from gurney/wheelchair to examination tables.

Applies principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize radiation exposure for patient, self, and others.

Provides proper protection to patients according to prescribed safety standards, exercising personal safety precautions; shields and positions patients as required.

Selects proper technique and operates radiology equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as requested by the physician.

Selects and uses proper immobilization and supportive devices when necessary; selects proper film, machine position and exposure procedures.

Performs procedures requiring fluoroscopy, prepares and administers chemical mixtures for patients for examination; assists radiologist/physician in special studies and procedures.

Reviews images for proper identification and quality; works in the control area to process radiographs when required.

Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Uses portable radiology equipment.

Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid care to patients while in the department.

Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.

Radiologic Technologist I/II - Full Time - Shift

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