UC San Diego Health
Principal Radiology Tech - Hillcrest - 137179
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Principal Radiology Tech – Hillcrest – 137179
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Work Schedule:
Variable, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday – Saturday
Payroll Title:
RADLG TCHNO PRN
Department:
Radiology
Hiring Pay Scale:
$55.50 – $69.05 per Hour
Worksite:
Hillcrest
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Filing Deadline:
Tue 11/4/2025
Job Description Under general direction, the incumbent serves as the lead technologist for McGrath Outpatient Pavilion's Diagnostic Imaging department, providing advanced technical expertise and leadership within the Diagnostic Radiology unit. This position functions as a departmental resource, ensuring all imaging activities are performed in accordance with established protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
The incumbent exercises a high level of professional knowledge in radiologic technology and performs a comprehensive range of routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing fixed and portable imaging equipment across General Diagnostic Radiology.
The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in diagnostic imaging, providing technical guidance and assistance to other technologists, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of radiation safety principles and practices.
Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients in accordance with established protocols to achieve optimal image quality, following Radiologist‑specified procedures, entering and verifying complex data within the imaging system, and reviewing all studies to ensure technical accuracy and diagnostic quality. The incumbent ensures full compliance with institutional policies, departmental procedures, and all applicable regulatory standards.
In addition to core imaging responsibilities, the incumbent serves as the primary liaison for the orthopedic clinic, coordinating and managing imaging operations to support surgical, plastic surgery, and orthopedic clinical services. The position maintains effective communication among these departments to promote operational efficiency and service excellence. The incumbent leads and participates in quality improvement and workflow enhancement initiatives aimed at maintaining high levels of satisfaction within the orthopedic department.
Additional responsibilities include training and mentoring all staff assigned to McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, acting as a superuser to maintain and update equipment protocols specific to orthopedic‑specific imaging and Radiologist preference, and assisting supervisors with staff competency assessments. The incumbent also provides ongoing education regarding orthopedic protocols, procedural changes, and department needs.
The incumbent will need to be well‑versed in DEXA and fluoroscopic procedures as they will be responsible for ensuring proper scheduling of outpatients for both areas. This position will be required to staff Hillcrest hospital when staffing needs call for it, in addition to minimum holiday staffing requirements.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support departmental operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a school of radiologic technology.
California Radiology Technologist of Fluoroscopy (CRT‑F).
California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT‑R).
Registered Technologist for Radiography issued by ARRT (R.T(R)ARRT).
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a radiologic technologist.
Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
Thorough understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven (7) years of experience as a senior radiologic technologist.
Hospital experience.
Proficiency in fluoro exams.
Proficiency in DEXA.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call and various locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center's business needs.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $115,884 – $144,176 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $55.50 – $69.05 per Hour.
Additional Information UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.
Applications are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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Work Schedule:
Variable, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday – Saturday
Payroll Title:
RADLG TCHNO PRN
Department:
Radiology
Hiring Pay Scale:
$55.50 – $69.05 per Hour
Worksite:
Hillcrest
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Filing Deadline:
Tue 11/4/2025
Job Description Under general direction, the incumbent serves as the lead technologist for McGrath Outpatient Pavilion's Diagnostic Imaging department, providing advanced technical expertise and leadership within the Diagnostic Radiology unit. This position functions as a departmental resource, ensuring all imaging activities are performed in accordance with established protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
The incumbent exercises a high level of professional knowledge in radiologic technology and performs a comprehensive range of routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing fixed and portable imaging equipment across General Diagnostic Radiology.
The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in diagnostic imaging, providing technical guidance and assistance to other technologists, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of radiation safety principles and practices.
Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients in accordance with established protocols to achieve optimal image quality, following Radiologist‑specified procedures, entering and verifying complex data within the imaging system, and reviewing all studies to ensure technical accuracy and diagnostic quality. The incumbent ensures full compliance with institutional policies, departmental procedures, and all applicable regulatory standards.
In addition to core imaging responsibilities, the incumbent serves as the primary liaison for the orthopedic clinic, coordinating and managing imaging operations to support surgical, plastic surgery, and orthopedic clinical services. The position maintains effective communication among these departments to promote operational efficiency and service excellence. The incumbent leads and participates in quality improvement and workflow enhancement initiatives aimed at maintaining high levels of satisfaction within the orthopedic department.
Additional responsibilities include training and mentoring all staff assigned to McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, acting as a superuser to maintain and update equipment protocols specific to orthopedic‑specific imaging and Radiologist preference, and assisting supervisors with staff competency assessments. The incumbent also provides ongoing education regarding orthopedic protocols, procedural changes, and department needs.
The incumbent will need to be well‑versed in DEXA and fluoroscopic procedures as they will be responsible for ensuring proper scheduling of outpatients for both areas. This position will be required to staff Hillcrest hospital when staffing needs call for it, in addition to minimum holiday staffing requirements.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support departmental operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a school of radiologic technology.
California Radiology Technologist of Fluoroscopy (CRT‑F).
California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT‑R).
Registered Technologist for Radiography issued by ARRT (R.T(R)ARRT).
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a radiologic technologist.
Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
Thorough understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven (7) years of experience as a senior radiologic technologist.
Hospital experience.
Proficiency in fluoro exams.
Proficiency in DEXA.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call and various locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center's business needs.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $115,884 – $144,176 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $55.50 – $69.05 per Hour.
Additional Information UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.
Applications are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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