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Adventist Health
Lodi, California

Radiologic Technologist, Per Diem, Night shift

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$89.7K - $134.4K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952.

We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries.

The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary

Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R):

Required

  • Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Required

  • Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required

Essential Functions

  • Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
  • Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician.
  • Verifies exams on PACS.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

Operates x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and positions patients for examinations. Documents exam information and verifies images on PACS while ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

Requires an ARRT-R certification, state licensure in CA, and BLS certification. An Associate's Degree in radiologic technology is preferred, and a fluoroscopy license is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient PositioningX-ray Equipment OperationDiagnostic Imaging

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 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $97k (middle half $87k–$118k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in California79 active1,128 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 2% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings254 in the last 30 days167 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+7.4% 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

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Salary Distribution

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8
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$125k-145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
12%
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%

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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 1,142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lodi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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