Interventional Radiology Technologist - Per Diem/Days

Imaging TechNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$47.82-$69.5/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Us

Valley Children’s Healthcare offers excellent pediatric care in a setting that offers some of the latest benefits and innovations in Interventional Radiology that promotes technologist interaction with a family friendly emphasis.

As one of the most recognized pediatric centers in California, performing Interventional Radiology procedures are done to ensure quality standards are met in the context of promoting continuous quality improvement.

Our patient population comes from California and beyond, seeking pediatric-centered care utilizing bi-plane and other Interventional equipment and techniques by a motivated and dedicated team.

This department is designed for those who enjoy utilizing technology and interventional skills to improve the outcomes of the lives of children.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist and Imaging Leadership, the IR Technologist is responsible for the overall clinical operational execution of the IR service. IR technologists assist in a variety of specialty and complex interventional and diagnostic procedures with proficiency.

Technologist orders and maintains supplies, operates radiologic equipment, and sets exposure parameters during interventional and diagnostic procedures according to state and federal radiation safety regulations following ALARA principles.

Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) And
  • Program Graduate of formal accredited program in Radiologic Technology (required) Or
  • College Degree - 2 year Radiology (required)
  • College Degree - 4 year (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
  • CRT - California Radiologic Technologist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
  • RT-R - Rad Tech Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (required)
  • RHF - Rad Tech/Fluoroscopy License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
  • Work Experience
  • Minimum six (6) months Radiology (preferred)
  • Pediatric experience (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$47.82 - $69.50

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Daily Hours

  • 8
  • Have Questions?
  • Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
  • Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The IR Technologist is responsible for the clinical operational execution of the Interventional Radiology service, assisting in complex diagnostic and interventional procedures. They operate radiologic equipment and maintain supplies while ensuring adherence to radiation safety regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Interventional Radiology 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).

Interventional Radiology Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Interventional Radiology Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Interventional Radiology Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

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  • No nights

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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