Lead Principal Radiology Technologist - West Valley Medical Center
About the Role
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!
The Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist (LPRT), supervised by the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director, operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the LPRT you will demonstrate proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality standards. Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist in sterile technique procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout the examination process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics is an integral aspect of this position.
Training for this role is required. The training will be variable days and shifts Monday through Friday. The training will primarily occur in our Westwood Ronald Reagan Hospital area and other Imaging areas as needed. The training at those areas may take at least 3 months. The duration of training and days of the training will be at the discretion of your Direct Supervisor.
The LPRT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the West Valley Medical Center area and other Imaging areas. All Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT – Fluoro and ARRT licensure.
Salary: $58.74 - $77.50 Hourly
*Update to Job Posting* Shift has been ammended to reflect accurate times. Prior to 5/8/26 the shift was Mid,
evening and night shifts along with weekend and holiday rotations. Updated now to reflect the shift will be 3pm - 1130pm*
Please ensure your resume and application includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.
Please ensure you resume and application includes your specialized areas.
- ARRT certification – required
- CRT license – required
- Fluoroscopic permit – required
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross– required
- At least 5 years experience in diagnostic radiology – required
- Specialized in more than two areas above and Special Fluoroscopic Procedures/C-Arms – preferred
- Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- Ability to precept New Hires and Students
- Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
- 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)
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.
Responsibilities
- Operate radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images
- Support and educate patients during imaging procedures
- Proficient in fluoroscopic duties across GI/GU/Angiography/Pediatric Diagnostics
Qualifications
- Certification as Radiologic Technologist
- Training required for role
- Experience in radiology procedures across age groups
Required Skills
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