Radiographer I

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Radiographer I performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role operates complex mobile and stationary radiographic equipment across diverse patient care settings, positions patients, maintains image quality, and prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and accurate imaging. The Radiographer applies radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA and pediatric dose-reduction best practices, and follows medical-imaging infection-control procedures.

The position verifies patient identification, imaging orders, and contrast dosage; collaborates with radiologists or ordering physicians to clarify orders and discuss cases; and accurately documents patient interactions, DICOM images, identification markers, forms, and procedure details. The Radiographer maintains clinical competency and required licensing and reports operational concerns, adverse events, and equipment malfunctions through appropriate channels.

The role is at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, a 343-bed acute-care nonprofit hospital within Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited JRCERT Medical Radiography School.
• Pass the entry-level radiography board examination from the ARRT.
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT), upon hire.
• California Medical Radiographer license.
• California Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech credential.

Nice To Haves

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR.
• Two years of experience in an acute-care hospital setting performing a variety of general diagnostic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation.
• Experience with digital imaging systems, PACS, and basic health-care informatics.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex mobile and stationary radiographic equipment to obtain standard diagnostic radiographs across diverse patient care settings.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures with attention to patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning.
• Maintain image quality and follow department radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA.
• Use appropriate pediatric dose-reduction best practices.
• Verify patient identification, order accuracy, and correct contrast media dosage before imaging.
• Collaborate with radiologists or ordering physicians to clarify imaging orders, discuss cases, and support optimal patient care.
• Accurately document clinical activities, patient interactions, DICOM images, identification markers, forms, and procedure details, including patient, time, location, and billing accuracy.
• Apply medical-imaging infection-control policies and procedures.
• Report operational issues, personnel concerns, adverse events, and equipment malfunctions through appropriate channels, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain clinical competency and minimum state and national licensing requirements, including continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed