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National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, California

Radiologic Technologist Clinical Coordinator

Imaging TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$39/hr

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Full-Time · on-site
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Not specified
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Job Description

Job description

  • Radiologic Technologist Clinical Coordinator
  • Employment Type: Full
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level
  • Compensation: $35.00- $39.00 (DOE)
  • Reports to: RT Program Director

Position Overview

National Polytechnic College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Radiologic Technologist Clinical Coordinator to join our School of Medical Imaging. This mid-level position is responsible for delivering both clinical and didactic instruction, evaluating student performance, and ensuring compliance with state and national standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing students for successful externship experiences and professional certification.

Qualifications

Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Certification: Must hold and maintain current certifications from the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB):

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Fluoroscopy Permit

CPR/BLS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Registration: Must have an active Radiography registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full radiography experience in a hospital or outpatient imaging clinic.

Additional Qualifications

  • Advanced certifications in post-primary modalities such as CT or Mammography.
  • Additional modality experience in MRI or Nuclear Medicine is a plus.
  • Experience in curriculum development, instructional technology, student advising, and academic evaluation.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal staff and external clinical partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver hands-on lab instruction on campus and remote lectures as needed.
  • Monitor and report equipment needs and repairs to the Program Director.
  • Ensure RT students meet all requirements for clinical rotations and provide remedial support when necessary.
  • Coordinate distribution and tracking of dosimetry badges and quarterly radiation reports.
  • Manage and distribute student safety documentation and assist in distributing x-ray lab markers.
  • Supervise students at clinical sites, ensuring compliance with ARRT competencies and state regulations.
  • Collaborate with Career Services department to align clinical rotations with ARRT skill requirements.
  • Identify and secure new clinical externship sites; maintain organized clinical sites databases.
  • Assist the RT Program director with Sites Approval Applications and corresponding documentation.

Conduct site visits and maintain strong relationships with clinical partners (local travel required; mileage/gas/parking reimbursed).

  • Communicate regularly with clinical preceptors regarding student performance and concerns.
  • Utilize clinical competency tracking systems to monitor student progress.
  • Support public relations efforts to promote the college and expand clinical partnerships.
  • Adhere to institutional policies and participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.

If you're passionate about your RT career and committed to shaping the next generation of radiologic technologists, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person/Hybrid

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical InstructionStudent EvaluationClinical Site CoordinationRadiation SafetyDosimetry ManagementRegulatory ComplianceClinical Partner RelationsEquipment Monitoring

Radiologic Technology Career Context

In California, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (49 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (340 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% 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 ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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$59.85-$71.51/hr
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$68.55/hr
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$3,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance