Radiology Imaging Assistant

Overview

Payroll

Title:

HOSP BLANK AST 3
Department:
Radiology Administration
Hiring Pay Scale: $28.88 - $49.76 / Hour
Worksite:
Hillcrest
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: EX Contract
Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday

Radiology Imaging Assistant — Filing Deadline:
Thu 2/5/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Provide technical, patient care and clerical support to technologists/radiologists by scheduling procedures, processing radiographs, transporting patients/preparing for radiographic procedures, preparing radiographs for interpretation, downloading outside CD's into the Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), operates film digitizing equipment, CD burners, document scanners and similar accessories. Demonstrates knowledge of computers and new technology such as PACS, Computerized Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiographs (DR).

Demonstrates knowledge of various imaging procedures to prepare patients and equipment. Contributes to the cost containment of maintaining established par levels with film orders, office supplies, forms, linen and other medical supplies. Contributes to and participates in work organization and scheduling selection, training and evaluation of staff as a member of work team. Participates in cross training to obtain seamless operations within the Imaging Department.

Working knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS), Hospital Information System (HIS), computers and medical terminology preferred. Additionally, be responsible for advanced technical tasks such as Quality Control, Performance Improvement activities, Safety Officer and/or Radioactive waste. This includes staff development and training. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Experience required in a hospital Radiology Department setting. Working knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Computer knowledge required. Quality control, Safety Control and/or Radioactive Waste.

• Three (3) years of related experience with scheduling imaging exams/procedures or coordinating imaging exams/procedures through a multi-specialty service (e.g. Oncology or Surgery)

• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include day, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime if necessary for unexpected staffing issues.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,399 - $71,347 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.49 - $34.17

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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