Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Sacramento, CA
Radiologic technologists in Sacramento earn a metro median of about $65 an hour, and hospital postings here top $70. Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Health, Dignity Health and Shriners Children's all hire X-ray techs in the city. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get certified.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Sacramento, CA
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Sacramento
X-ray work in Sacramento is concentrated in the hospital systems and their imaging centers. UC Davis Medical Center in Oak Park runs the region's academic radiology department from the Ellison Ambulatory Care Center on Y Street. Kaiser Permanente staffs radiology at its South Sacramento hospital off the SR-99 corridor, including interventional radiology. Dignity Health hires X-ray technologists at Methodist Hospital Sacramento and at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, its outpatient imaging service, and Shriners Children's Northern California needs techs comfortable with pediatric patients, portable units and the C-arm.
Current postings show the range: Methodist Hospital Sacramento lists $70.40 an hour, Dignity Health Advanced Imaging lists $38.34 to $57.03, and Shriners lists $50.85 to $71.79 for per diem work.
Top Sacramento Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These Sacramento employers hire radiologic technologists for hospital, outpatient and pediatric imaging:
- Kaiser Permanente - hires radiologic technologists at its South Sacramento hospital, including interventional radiology roles.
- UC Davis Health - the academic medical center recruits technologists for its radiology department on the Sacramento campus.
- Dignity Health - hires X-ray technologists for Methodist Hospital Sacramento and for Dignity Health Advanced Imaging.
- Shriners Children's Northern California - the pediatric specialty hospital hires per diem radiology techs for portable and C-arm work.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Sacramento
- Entry level: about $38 to $48 an hour for newly certified technologists, especially in outpatient imaging.
- Experienced: roughly $49 to $70 an hour at hospitals and system imaging centers.
- Senior / specialty: $70 to $83 an hour for experienced, interventional and multi-modality technologists.
These are estimates from federal wage data for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro, where the median radiologic technologist earns about $65.33 an hour, and from current local postings. Hospital jobs pay more than outpatient centers, and extra credentials such as fluoroscopy, CT or interventional experience move you up the scale, as do night, weekend and on-call shifts.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Sacramento
You need a California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate from the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, which job postings often call the California Medical Radiographer license. To qualify you finish a radiography program approved by the Radiologic Health Branch or hold ARRT registration in radiography, pass the required exams, and renew every two years. Fluoroscopy is a separate state permit. North of Sacramento, Yuba College runs a radiologic technology program that is JRCERT-accredited and approved by the Radiologic Health Branch, with applications taken each year from March 15 to March 31.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients and equipment, set exposure factors and take diagnostic X-ray images of the chest, spine, extremities and abdomen. They protect patients and staff from unnecessary radiation, check image quality before the radiologist reads it, run portable X-rays at the bedside and in surgery, and assist with fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. Clear explanations matter, because many patients arrive in pain or anxious.
Skills Employers Look For
- California CRT certificate and ARRT registration in radiography
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Portable and C-arm experience in surgery
- Fluoroscopy permit
- Pediatric and trauma positioning skills
- Strong radiation safety habits
Career Path and Advancement
Most Sacramento technologists start in general X-ray, often per diem or on evening shifts, then add a modality such as CT, MRI, mammography or interventional radiology to raise pay and hours. Kaiser's tiered technologist levels and UC Davis Health's academic department give a clear ladder, and experienced techs move into lead technologist, imaging supervisor or clinical instructor roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an X-ray tech in California?
Yes. California requires a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate from the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch. Most Sacramento employers also want ARRT registration and a BLS card.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Sacramento?
The metro median is about $65.33 an hour. Current postings run from $38.34 an hour at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging to $70.40 at Methodist Hospital Sacramento, and per diem work at Shriners pays up to $71.79.
Where can I study radiologic technology near Sacramento?
Yuba College, north of Sacramento, runs a community college radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT and approved by the Radiologic Health Branch. Applications are accepted each year from March 15 to March 31, so plan prerequisites early.
Do I need a separate permit for fluoroscopy?
Yes. In California fluoroscopy is a separate permit, and it requires an active diagnostic CRT certificate first. Check each posting, since fluoroscopy is part of many hospital X-ray roles.
How often do I renew my California CRT certificate?
The certificate renews every two years with a fee for each category you hold and continuing education. Keep your ARRT registration current as well, since most Sacramento employers ask for both.
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