Radiographer I

Community Hospital San Bernardino • San Bernardino, CA

10d

About The Position

The Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures using specialized techniques to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves obtaining standard diagnostic radiographs across diverse patient care settings using mobile and stationary radiographic equipment. The Radiographer ensures patient safety, comfort, accurate positioning, and image quality while following radiation safety requirements and collaborating with radiologists and ordering physicians to support high-quality patient care.

The position maintains clinical competency and required state and national licensing through continuing education. It also requires accurate documentation of clinical activities and adherence to infection-control procedures. Operational issues, personnel concerns, adverse events, and equipment malfunctions must be reported through appropriate channels.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed acute care nonprofit hospital serving more than 75,000 patients annually. 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 Medical Radiographer: CA credentials.
• Hold Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA credentials.
• Hold Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• 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 upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex mobile and stationary radiographic equipment in diverse patient care settings to obtain standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Maintain minimum state and national licensing requirements, complete regular continuing education, and maintain clinical competency while performing assigned duties.
• Follow department radiation and safety protocols, including ALARA, and use pediatric dose-reduction best practices.
• Verify patient identification, order accuracy, and correct contrast media dosage before beginning imaging procedures.
• Collaborate with radiologists or ordering physicians to clarify imaging orders, discuss cases, and support optimal patient care.
• Accurately document clinical activities, including patient interactions, DICOM images, identification markers, and forms, ensuring correct patient, time, location, and billing information.
• Follow medical imaging infection-control policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Report operational issues, personnel concerns, adverse events, and equipment malfunctions through appropriate channels, including patient event reporting systems and equipment repair requests; use lockout/tagout for equipment malfunctions.

What This Job Offers

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