Radiologic Technologist - PDP I-II-III-IV - Diagnostic - VCMC

Job Description

Description

Under direct supervision (RT - PDP I - II) or general supervision (RT - PDP III - IV), prepares and positions patients for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations and makes exposures and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.

The Ideal Candidate is a skilled, patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with experience performing diagnostic radiographic examinations in an acute-care hospital environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment, positioning patients, and obtaining high-quality diagnostic images while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and radiation protection standards. They possess the clinical judgment to independently perform routine and complex imaging procedures, evaluate image quality, and ensure accurate documentation of examinations. The ideal candidate also demonstrates adaptability in responding to diverse patient needs, collaborates effectively with physicians, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and maintains current knowledge of imaging protocols, equipment, and diagnostic imaging practices. At the higher levels, the ideal candidate brings advanced technical expertise and serves as a resource to colleagues in specialized imaging modalities, contributing to efficient hospital operations and quality patient care.

The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.

Radiologic Technologist-PDP I is the level of the Radiologic Technologist-PDP series for single modality of certified X-ray/Fluoroscopy technologists. Incumbents may learn and perform other modalities for training and development.

Radiologic Technologist-PDP II is the entry, training level Radiologic Technologist-PDP series for multiple modalities. Incumbents may learn and perform other modalities for training and development.

Radiologic Technologist-PDP III is the journey level of the Radiologic Technologist-PDP series requiring a minimum of two (2) years’ of experience in multiple modalities.

Radiologic Technologist-PDP IV is the advanced journey level of Radiologic Technologist-PDP series requiring a minimum of four (4) years’ of experience in multiple modalities.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Radiologic Technologist-PDP I: $32.93 hourly
Radiologic Technologist-PDP II: $40.20 hourly
Radiologic Technologist-PDP III: $47.48 hourly
Radiologic Technologist-PDP IV: $51.14 hourly

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital

Radiologic Technologist-PDP I - IV is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 11/09/26
CLOSING DATE: 11/24/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality;
• Operates various portable and stationary imaging equipment throughout the hospital to obtain images for diagnostic interpretation by Radiologists;
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Imaging department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system;
• Performs the more specialized and difficult diagnostic procedures which may include preparing, positioning, and transferring patients as well as serving as a technical specialist in one or more diagnostic imaging modalities; (RT - PDP IV)
• Transports patients to and from the Imaging departments when necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related.
Radiologic Technologist-PDP I - No experience required.
Radiologic Technologist-PDP II - Requires one (1) year of experience in Xray/Fluoroscopy while allowing learning and training in a second modality.
Radiologic Technologist-PDP III - Requires two (2) years of experience in multiple modalities.
Radiologic Technologist-PDP IV - Requires four (4) years of experience in multiple modalities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch
• Possession of a valid Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch
• Possession of a valid CPR certification

DESIRED
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Anatomy, physiology, physics and medical terminology as it relates to each modality;
• Adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Exam specific requirements when imaging neonates, pediatric and adult patients.
• Documentation required for exam billing processes.
• Skill in positioning patients for image acquisition including shielding per ALARA.
• The Joint Commission requirements, National Patient Safety Goals and all pertinent regulations per modality (RT - PDP IV)

Demonstrated ability to:

• Establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide clear and concise explanations to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient performing exams requiring sterile field set-up and maintenance.
• Perform routine and complex and/or specialty imaging services studies to include measurements of normal and abnormal pathology and detailed anatomical statistics (RT - PDP II/III/IV)

Shift assignments may include VCMC and/or Santa Paula Hospital and day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours. Standby/Callback shift assignments are a requirement of Radiologic Technologist PDP positions.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific