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Kindred Healthcare·San Diego, California
Radiology Technologist - Per Diem · $27 - $35/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 151 posted allied health roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 16th percentile.
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
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.
Market context
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