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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with weekend and holiday rotations
Posted Date
05/07/2025
Salary Range: $38.05 - 38.05 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
24231

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself.

In this role as our Radiologic Technologist Trainee (RTT), you will observe and learn how to produce diagnostic images using a variety of radiographic equipment, including R/F suites, general radiographic systems, portable systems, C-arm fluoroscopy and digital radiography systems. You will be trained to select the appropriate technical factors for optimal results and use proper radiation protection and shielding as prescribed in protocols. Trainees will gain competency in performing exams and procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients. You will be responsible for daily quality assurance, maintaining quality control standards, following research protocols and inspecting imaging devices for any failures, reporting them to the manager promptly. Lastly, trainees will review requisitions with radiologists to assess the appropriateness of exams and perform any other duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in performing sterile technique procedures as required
  • Assist Radiologist as needed
  • Follow established quality assurance procedures
  • Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality
  • Patient education prior to the examination
  • Preparation of needed supplies and equipment set up

The RTT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Santa Monica and Westwood regions. The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled or a recent graduate from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.

Salary Range: $38.05 Hourly

Job Qualifications

 

Please ensure your resume includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.

  • BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross– required
  • Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
  • Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
  • Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
  • Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
  • Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
  • Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions
  • Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact
  • Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.