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Simi Valley, California

Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem, 12 Hours Shift

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41.54-$56.98/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

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.

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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 valid state license for Radiologic Technology and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient PositioningX-ray Equipment OperationPatient SafetyDiagnostic 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).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Simi Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$781k
Typical market rent
$2,760/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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