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El Dorado Surgery Center
Placerville, California

Radiologic technologist

Imaging TechPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Ambulatory surgery center looking for per diem x-ray tech with fluoroscopy experience assisting physicians during pain or ortho procedures. 1-2 years experience a plus. This position is dependent on the types of cases on the surgery schedule.

Typically 1-3 days per week with 4-8 hours per day.

Key Responsibilities

Perform x-ray and fluoroscopy imaging to assist physicians during pain management and orthopedic procedures. Work within an ambulatory surgery center on a per diem basis.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience with fluoroscopy and assisting in surgical procedures. One to two years of experience is preferred.

Key Skills

Pain Management Procedures

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, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,100 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $87k–$119k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in California74 active1,095 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 3% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings233 in the last 30 days196 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,100 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic technologist at El Dorado Surgery Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,100 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Imaging Tech Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 21 employers
4
<$85k
9
$85k-105k
4
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Ultrasound Technologist - OBGYN HARRISON Per DiemPer Diem

Providence · Eureka, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#2

MRI Technologist - RadiologyPer Diem

Together Women's Health · Denver, Colorado

$48-$55/hr
#3

Radiology Technologist - Part Time

$30.39-$44.74/hr
#4

Ultrasonographer - OB/GYN - PRN (As Needed)

$32.91-$45.26/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Placerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$532k
Typical market rent
$2,149/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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