Radiologic Technologists

Radiologic Technologists

Radiologic Technologists are needed to start on 02/02/2026. The position is a contract with 14 openings and is located in San Francisco, CA.

The San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) is located at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94121.

The contractor shall furnish:

• Three Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (general) services, two Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist (Medical Instrument Technician), one Computed Tomography Technologist, and one Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC), Radiology Service (114), 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121.
• Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (general), and one Computed Tomography Technologists services at Eureka Veterans Affairs CBOC (ERK CBOC), 930 West Harris St., Eureka, CA 95503.
• Computed Tomography Technologists services at Santa Rosa Veterans Affairs CBOC (SR CBOC), 2285 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407.

Qualifications: Staff/Facility Contract Technologist shall have:

• General Diagnostic Radiologic (X-ray) Technologist must perform General Diagnostic procedures to include fluoroscopy, OR, and portables. Must be familiar with Client. Must possess ARRT certification. Knowledge of Philips IntelliSpace PACS highly desirable.
• Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist shall perform highly complex US examinations as part of a medical team, under the general direction of a supervising Radiologist. Should be familiar with Client. Must possess ARDMS certification. Knowledge of Philips IntelliSpace PACS highly desirable.

Specific requirements for all modalities include:

• Appropriate dress, odorless, lab coat and/or scrubs at all times.
• ID badge must be worn at all times above the waist while on station.
• Maintains courteous customer service skills toward patients, visitors and staff.
• Secures patient's confidence cooperation
• Operates ionizing and/or sealed source radiation equipment
• Calculates and maintain records of therapeutic and cumulative doses
• Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request and assessment.
• Archiving and documentation of procedure and other pertinent information.
• Image annotation, evaluation, labeling and image quality for optimal demonstration of anatomic region, pathology and exam completeness for timely interpretation.
• Exam protocol, including patient positioning and image display.
• Evaluation of requisition or medical record.
• Explain and confirm patient's preparation prior to radiographic/fluoroscopic or ultrasound examinations.
• Examine radiographic requisitions and radiation oncology prescriptions to verify accuracy and completeness of information.
• Responsible for medical equipment attached to patients during the radiographic procedures.
• Provide for patient safety, comfort, and modesty.
• Practice standard precautions; assures the cleanliness of the room, and re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour.
• Select immobilization devices, when indicated, to prevent patient's movement and/or ensure patients safety.
• Use proper body mechanics and/or mechanical transfer devices when assisting patients.
• Recognize need for prompt medical attention and administer emergency care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient's information.
• Take appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Check equipment for working conditions prior to patient's examination. Notifies the supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Greet patients arriving in the department and may assists in scheduling appointment, verifying appointment, and or answering the phone and providing general information as needed or requested.
• Calls down scheduled in-patients for examination.
• Records the nature of, and circumstances surrounding events occurring in the Radiology Service during the assigned tour and notifies the Radiologist "On-Call " or supervisory technologist.
• Remains on duty until relieved by the next shift of employees.
• Report for duty on time or call your supervisor to report absence/tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the tour scheduled.
• When working without the benefit of radiologist on duty, and an inappropriate examination request is received, the contract technologist will contact the radiologist on-call to recommend a more appropriate examination.
• Enters required data in the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program (DHCP).
• Selects technical factors and appropriate protocols using established criteria.
• Advises radiologist/nuclear medicine physician of results of examinations and notifies them of significant scans requiring their immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing examination and/or before the patient departs.
• On-call could be required for all modalities and would have 15 minutes to respond to call and 60 minutes to be on-site.

General Diagnostic Radiologic (X-ray) Technologist Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up x-ray room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and Client out.
• Assures infection control standards are followed.
• Calls scheduled in-patients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available.
• Provides portable x-rays throughout the medical center.
• Quality Assurance:
• Failure to utilize the patient identification procedures are grounds for termination

Shift / Tour of Duty (TOD):

• Rotating shifts as needed or required, including weekends and recognized holidays. Hours of shifts are typically:
• Days: 8am to 4:30pm
• Split: 10:30AM to 7:00PM
• Evenings: 3:30PM to 12:00AM (Midnight)
• Nights: 12:00AM (Midnight) to 8:00AM

Sonographer / Ultrasound (US) Technologist Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up ultrasound room, assuring that sterile supplies, materials, and other required equipment are present and Client out.
• Assures infection control standards are followed.
• Calls scheduled in-patients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available.
• Provides portable ultrasound throughout the medical center.
• Quality Assurance:
• Failure to utilize the patient identification procedures are grounds for termination.

Shift / Tour of Duty (TOD):

• Rotating shifts as needed or required, including weekends, on-call and recognized holidays. Hours of shifts are typically:
• Days: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Split: 10:30AM to 7:00PM
• Evenings: 3:30PM to 12:00AM (Midnight)
• Nights: 12:00AM (Midnight) to 8:00AM

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up CT room, assuring that sterile supplies, materials, and other required equipment are present and Client out.
• Assures infection control standards are followed.
• Calls scheduled in-patients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available.
• Quality Assurance:
• Failure to utilize the patient identification procedures are grounds for termination.

Shift / Tour of Duty (TOD):

• Rotating shifts as needed or required, including weekends, on-call and recognized holidays. Hours of shifts are typically:
• Days: 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Split: 10:30AM to 7:00PM
• Evenings: 3:30PM to 12:00AM (Midnight)
• Night