Radiologic Technologist - Specialty Bakersfield (Full-Time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield

Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield, formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, continues to build on its legacy of exceptional heart care and expand its services to better serve Kern County. The 47-bed hospital features three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs, and offers a range of specialty services to the community. Bakersfield, one of America's fastest growing cities, offers affordable housing, beautiful weather, high-quality education, and is close to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast, and Southern California's entertainment venues.

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:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.