Diagnostic Technologist - Outpatient Medical Imaging (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • $46 - $62

About The Position

ENL Enloe Imaging Springfield Compensation range: $45.75 - $61.76 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Days Shift length: 8-Hours Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80 Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team. This is a temporary position POSITION SUMMARY: The Diagnostic Technologist – Outpatient’s primary responsibilities include, the positioning of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot or ankle in preparation for x-ray. The Diagnostic Technologist performs imaging procedures at a level not requiring direct supervision, operates X-ray equipment, processes images and documents into PACS. The Diagnostic Technologist provides basic patient care under the supervision of the clinic nurse. They may perform selected procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual. Patient care would include: obtaining vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, obtaining specimens including blood draws if qualified, preparing patients for clinician evaluation, and assisting clinician. The Outpatient Diagnostic Technologist will also see that the area is orderly and well stocked with supplies and equipment. The Diagnostic Tech-Outpatient may also float to Main Radiology.

Requirements

• Previous hospital, back office, or non-emergency clinic services experience
• Current full Certificate of Radiologic Technology issued by the Department of Health Services, State of California (CRT) (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Current CPR Certification
• Fluoroscopy Permit (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of human structure and function, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic exposure and quality assurance.
• Must have medical terminology knowledge.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Capable of using computer software programs.
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and public.
• Must show sensitivity for the patient and family.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience in an Ambulatory Care setting
• Current licensure issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Phlebotomy skills and general knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment desired.

Responsibilities

• positioning of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot or ankle in preparation for x-ray
• performs imaging procedures at a level not requiring direct supervision
• operates X-ray equipment
• processes images and documents into PACS
• provides basic patient care under the supervision of the clinic nurse
• obtaining vital signs
• placing patients in exam rooms
• obtaining specimens including blood draws if qualified
• preparing patients for clinician evaluation
• assisting clinician
• see that the area is orderly and well stocked with supplies and equipment
• float to Main Radiology

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed