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Dominican Hospital
Live Oak, California

Radiologic Technologist I

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125K–$145K

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center.

Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

  • Utilizes proper equipment (gurney, wheelchair, Hoyer-Lift, etc.) to safely transport patient.
  • Performs all routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures.
  • Assigns all patient charges appropriately.
  • Records/reviews all techniques/procedures as required.
  • Clearly marks all radiographs with legally approved lead markers.
  • Marks all CR/DR images with patient position, etc.
  • Ensures all CR/DR images are quality controlled and with correct "S" range.
  • Job Requirements

Required

  • Completion of radiologic technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved school
  • Medical Radiographer: CA
  • Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA
  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
  • Basic Life Support - CPR
  • Preferred
  • Associates Of Science Radiologic Sciences
  • 1-2 years experience as a radiologic technologist

Key Responsibilities

The Radiologic Technologist produces diagnostic images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to assist radiologists in patient diagnosis. They are also responsible for safely transporting patients and ensuring all imaging procedures meet quality control standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ARRT-approved radiologic technology training program and hold current ARRT and California state certifications. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required, and 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

X-rayMRIPatient TransportARRT CertificationMedical Radiography

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$145k-170k

Annual compensation range

#1

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$48.79-$75.74/hr
#2

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#3

Radiology Technologist (X-Ray/Rad Tech)

$36.24-$65.24/hr
#4

Radiology Technologist - Providence Alaska Medical Center

$36.99-$57.44/hr
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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 1,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Live Oak

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Median resident rent
$1,014/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Yuba City, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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