Radiographer I

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves positioning patients, operating mobile and stationary radiographic equipment, maintaining image quality, and following radiation safety practices while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and communication. The Radiographer collaborates with radiologists and ordering physicians to clarify orders and support patient care, and accurately documents imaging activities and related information.

The position is at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital serving more than 75,000 patients annually. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health, and long-term subacute care for adults and children. It is part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited JRCERT Medical Radiography School.
• Pass the entry-level radiography board examination from the ARRT.
• Hold Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) credentials.
• Hold a California Medical Radiographer credential.
• Hold a California Fluoroscopy Radiology Technician credential.
• Maintain state and national licensing requirements, including regular continuing education.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is preferred.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting performing a variety of general diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation is preferred.
• Experience with digital imaging systems, PACS, and basic health care informatics upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex mobile and stationary radiographic equipment in diverse patient care settings to obtain standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Maintain state and national licensing requirements, including regular continuing education, and maintain clinical competency while performing assigned duties.
• Follow department radiation and safety protocols, including ALARA principles and pediatric dose-reduction best practices.
• Verify patient identification, imaging order accuracy, and correct contrast media dosage before beginning procedures.
• 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, and forms, verifying patient, time, location, and billing details.
• Apply medical imaging infection-control policies and procedures to support patient safety and compliance.
• Report operational issues, personnel concerns, and adverse events through appropriate channels, including submitting equipment repair requests and following lockout/tagout procedures for equipment malfunctions.

What This Job Offers

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