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PIH Health
Whittier, California

Radiology Technologist, Per Diem

Imaging TechPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.

The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

The radiologic technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.

The RT uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team.

The Radiologic Technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging services while ensuring patient safety and minimizing radiation exposure. They operate equipment according to established standards and support the healthcare team in providing quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an ARRT certificate and obtain a CRT certificate within 30 days of orientation. A minimum of one year of hospital experience or two years of internship is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

General radiographyFluoroscopyDigital radiographyComputed radiographyPACSDigital imagingRadiation safetyBasic life supportVenipuncture

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in California83 active1,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 50% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 2% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings325 in the last 30 days167 the 30 days before (+95%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Imaging Tech Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs
4
<$85k
7
$85k-110k
4
$110k-135k
2
$135k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Mammography Technologist - Imaging Center

Providence · Rancho Mission Viejo, California

$45.99-$71.4/hr
#2

Radiology & Mammography Technologist

Neighbor Health · Charleston, West Virginia

$55-$70/hr
#3

Senior Radiology Technologist

$41.63-$64.63/hr
#4

Interventional Radiology Technologist III: Cath Lab

$85k-$131k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Whittier

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$809k
Typical market rent
$2,402/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.