Salary : $145,090.40 - $175,695.52 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-R8A-A
Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Under general supervision, to perform highly specialized imaging procedures and mammography in addition to standard imaging procedures in varied hospital and clinic settings for use in medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment.

Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid license or certificate issued by the State of California.

This recruitment is for Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II - Mammography positions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Regional Medical Center, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This may include full time, part time, and extra help/per diem opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.

Typical Tasks
Positions in these classifications perform imaging procedures primarily in their respective area(s) of competency. The following is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent in this classification:

• Performs standard and complex mammography procedures;

• Correctly obtains and identifies images and manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network;

• Operates and trouble-shoots equipment, as necessary;

• May perform routine administrative tasks;

• Assists the physician in administering medications during special procedure exams;

• Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations independently;

• Performs imaging procedures in the Operating Room, Trauma, Burn, Intensive Care, or other units in the hospital and outlying clinics;

• Instructs, prepares, and positions patient and equipment for imaging procedure;

• Computes relevant factors, selects a technique appropriate to the particular exam being performed, adjusts the equipment, and obtains images as instructed;

• Tracks each procedure and associated supplies via the hospital information system;

• Assists physician during imaging procedures;

• Assists in training student technologists and radiology residents;

• Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels;

• May transport patients to and from the department;

• Reviews the images, including technique, positioning, and identification (patient identification, left/right, body part, etc.);

• Performs other assigned imaging procedures;

• Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through one (1) year of full-time experience as a diagnostic imaging technologist, including demonstrated competence in the performance of mammography equivalent to the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I - Mammography level.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).

• Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a California Fluoroscopy license.

• Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a California Mammographic Radiologic Technology certificate.

• Upon appointment, obtain a Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS), in good standing, once obtained, possess and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

Knowledge of:

• Imaging processes, mammography and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment;

• Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods, and equipment relative to complex procedures;

• Safe operation and care of imaging equipment;

• Structural and organic anatomy;

• Methods of positioning patients for standard and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures;

• Principles of radiation physics;

• Principles of image processing and development;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures;

• Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;

• Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations;

• Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;

• Follow written and oral instructions;

• Work quickly and efficiently in stressful situations;

• Work independently with minimal supervision;

• Maintain clinical competency and adapt to changing situations;

• Train new and less experienced staff;

• Read and understand material safety data sheets and other safety communications;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and sit for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion, stamina, and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment;

• Assist, support, lift, and transfer patients in a safe manner.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to evaluate against the employment standards. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating eva