Radiologic Technologist Regular & Per Diem

Riverside County, CA

$75K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Radiologic Technologist license in California and fluoroscopy permit required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
  • Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred, but not required.
  • Knowledge of radiologic technology principles, radiation safety, anatomical structures, and radiographic equipment is essential.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and produce high-quality radiographs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide diagnostic imaging services to patients, including preparation and positioning.
  • Operate radiographic equipment while ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards.
  • Assist physicians with contrast media administration while maintaining equipment functionality.
  • Ensure cleanliness and order in work areas; maintain accurate patient records.
  • Instruct students and ancillary staff on equipment usage and procedures.
  • Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members and patients to enhance care quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies, including unlimited sick leave accrual.
  • 12 paid holidays per year and bereavement leave options.
  • Basic life insurance and long-term disability benefits provided by the County.
  • Voluntary deferred compensation plans available for employees.
Full Job Description
Salary : $75,882.12 - $115,196.03 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-98724-DD
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Diagnostic Imaging
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Diagnostic Imaging Department at Riverside University Health System's Medical Center seeks Radiologic Technologists to join our team in Moreno Valley. This job posting will serve to fill regular full-time and Per Diem vacancies. Applicants may specify their shift preferences in the application.

New Grads within one month of program completion are welcome to apply. New Grad offers will be contingent upon successful receipt of licensure.

*This is a continuous posting and will remain until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed and competitive candidates will be referred for interview in the order in which they are received.*

Schedule for Regular Positions:Day and swing shifts, rotating weekends, Holiday, and on-call required.
The Per Diem position will work in a full-time capacity.
Regular Full-time Rates:
$36.4818 - 55.3827 Hourly
Per Diem Rate:
$55.3827

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides diagnostic services to patients to produce images; prepares, positions and transfers patients; Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Operates equipment as directed; provides patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Assists physicians in the administering of contrast media; assures the technical quality and the proper functioning of equipment within designated areas.
• Maintains adequate records; maintains orderliness and cleanliness of all work areas; secures and returns supplies.
• Instructs students and ancillary personnel; assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures.
• Assists in the development of technical factors; records patient information;
• Maintains an effective work relationship with patients, visitors, departmental and hospital staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Recent experience in an acute care setting in a full-service hospital as a radiologic technologist is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of: The principles, techniques and methods applicable to radiologic technology; the operation and care of radiographic equipment; structural and organic anatomy; the principles of radiography, film processing and development; federal, state, local laws and regulations governing radiation safety.

Ability to: Understand and follow highly detailed instructions; learn to understand, operate equipment and materials used in examinations; deal effectively with and understand the various types and conditions of patients; produce quality radiographs; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and fellow workers.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist in the State of California that includes a valid fluoroscopy permit as issued by the California State Department of Health Services. (An applicant lacking a California Certified Technologist License may be temporarily employed subject to the requirements of the California State Bureau of Radiological Health.)

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment

please contact Denise DeCamp at 951-955-0196, orPlease allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:
  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

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