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Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Kindred Healthcare·San Diego, California

$27 - $35/hrUnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago
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Radiology Technologist - Per Diem · $27 - $35/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -46% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in San Diego, California ($50.00/hr, n=151)
  • 220 similar openings in the San Diego area · median $50.00/hr
$13.65/hr · p10p90 · $120/hr
this role: $27.03/hrmedian $50.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 151 posted allied health roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 16th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 46% below the San Diego, California median for allied health roles.

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic X-ray procedures, including equipment adjustment and patient positioning. They also document patient information, maintain equipment cleanliness, and ensure safety protocols are followed during imaging.

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.

We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms.

We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Job Summary As a Radiology Technologist you will: Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).

Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.

Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.

Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.

Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.

Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.

Prepares patient for X-ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.

Pay Range: $27.03 - $35.31 / hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Radiology Technician Tech Radiology Technician Radiology Radio Tech

Education Completion of ARRT accredited program License/Certification The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration Current CPR certification. State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed Experience One year experience in diagnostic imaging

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ARRT accredited program and hold current ARRT registration. Additionally, a current CPR certification and at least one year of experience in diagnostic imaging are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient care
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Film development
  • Patient positioning
  • Radiation safety
  • Clinical documentation
  • X-ray equipment operation
  • Radiologic exams
  • Barium preparation

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Wellness

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $35/hr
Location
San Diego, California
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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