Radiology Technologist - Radiology - Per Diem 8 Hours Nights (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
- PRN / per diem
- Nights
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.20–$58.08 an hour. Open radiologic technologist jobs in California post a median of $55.67 an hour, the middle half $48.10–$65.82, across 506 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Radiologic technologists employed in California earn a median of $58.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Adheres to the philosophy of patient safety and reporting of potential or actual safety issues.
Attends in-service classes as assigned.
- Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
- Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by
maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
- Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time
and technologist identification in the PACS system.
- Effectively uses the Information Systems programs for daily duties and billing procedures.
- Lifts and transfers patients
- Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information. Abides by HIPAA regulations to access PHI only as
necessary for job classification.
- Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager.
- Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients in
order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning, technique selection, selection of contrast
media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices. Provides educational information to family
members, as required.
- Responsible for quality imaging including proper exposure factors, lead marking, and patient positioning. Demonstrates
knowledge, competency of radiological techniques.
- Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of radiological equipment
- Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through
orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Reviews Radiology requisition verifies examination with doctors’ orders, checks patient history and special instructions.
Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing AIDET for Patient Satisfaction
- Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime, as directed.
- Other duties, as assigned
Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent
Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology Program.
Preferred Experience:
1 year In acute hospital base experience. No prior experience required for all USC Arcadia Hospital radiology interns.
Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Required Certifications:
Registered Technologist - R.T. (ARRT)
ARRT Registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provided by the American Heart Association
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit (CADPH) Within 90 days of hire.
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $43.20 - $58.08. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations .
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director, performs all diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department's Medical Director. Rotates shifts, on call and standby. Applies good
interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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