Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem, Variable Shift
Listed compensation
$41.54-$56.98/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County.
Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
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.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit
adventisthealth.org for more information about
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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. Responsible for documenting exam information and verifying images on PACS.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's Degree in radiologic technology and ARRT-R certification. Must hold a state license for Radiologic Tech and BLS certification, with a Fluoroscopy license required within 6 months.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Radiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $87k–$119k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in California | 81 active | 1,141 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 2% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiologic Technology listings | 257 in the last 30 days | 168 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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