The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for performing diagnostic X-rays, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining equipment. Additionally, the role involves providing medical office assistant and laboratory support duties when not occupied with radiology tasks.
Under the general direction of the X-Ray Supervisor, the Radiologic Technologist I has responsibility for taking and processing plain diagnostic X-rays, ensuring the quality, safety, and organization of the X-ray operations, including compliance with standards and regulations, and interfacing with patients, clinicians, and vendors, as well as performing medical office assistant, lab, and other support duties when not occupied in the X-ray department.
The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations.
Key Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of modern X-ray and computed radiography (CR) equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy and physiology of the human body; and standardized radiological clinical procedures.
Knowledge of the principles of radiation protection, the hazards of radiologic materials, and required safety precautions; industry standards and ethics pertaining to radiologic technology; and federal and state laws and regulations governing radiology.
Ability to perform general diagnostic radiographic procedures and effectively assess the quality of images taken; operate applicable diagnostic equipment, including X-ray and digital imaging equipment; produce quality radiographs and images using applicable systems to manipulate and enhance images; and perform simple maintenance on applicable equipment.
Ability to effectively use computerized systems associated with producing and manipulating digital images, and to maintain records using applicable computerized systems.
Ability to recognize patient emergencies and alert practitioners.
Salary and Benefits
$62,808 - $73,596 Per Year
$54,684 - $78,096 per year
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 Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website [https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/] for additional information.
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu [http://www.calpoly.edu/].
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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.
As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Market context
Demand for Radiologic Technologist I roles in California campus health settings is typically steady, especially where student health services need reliable imaging support. These positions are competitive because employers usually require an accredited radiologic technology program, a California Certificate of Radiologic Technology, and current CPR/AED certification, along with the ability to work in a student-facing clinical environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification status before applying.
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