Imaging Tech-In Patient

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

20d

About The Position

The Imaging Tech II provides basic diagnostic X-ray services in the assigned Radiology department, including reviewing orders, performing radiologic procedures, and providing patient care to inpatients, outpatients, and Emergency Room patients. The role operates X-ray equipment and may perform procedures in surgery or endoscopy, as well as portable radiography. Depending on the assigned location, the technologist may also perform EKG, DEXA, and fluoroscopy procedures and operate C-arm equipment. The position requires accurate documentation and data entry, proper patient and exam identification, radiation protection, image development, equipment and room cleanliness, and communication with physicians, nurses, and other staff. The technologist assists with patient transfers and positioning, explains procedures, supports medication and contrast-media processes as authorized, maintains supplies, and contributes to training, quality assurance, and a positive learning environment.

Requirements

California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must maintain current certification.
Fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire or transfer.
Must learn to operate C-arms in the operating room within one year of hire, depending on assigned location.
Ability to work variable shifts and be on call, depending on location.
Must meet at least 3 of 8 established criteria at transfer and annually: independently and consistently perform DEXA exams and/or fluoroscopy procedures; independently and consistently perform EKG exams; have three years of experience as a technologist; consistently operate C-arm equipment in an operating-room setting; function as a lead technologist as needed; consistently rotate between two or more locations; perform trauma imaging in a critical-care setting; or perform portable imaging in a critical-care setting.
Ability to provide patient care and services appropriate to the assigned population and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Nice To Haves

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential.

Responsibilities

Operate X-ray equipment according to procedure and provide radiation protection in accordance with safety standards.
Adjust technical factors to accommodate each patient’s age, body habitus, disease process, and condition.
Verify the exam order before performing procedures and refer questions to a supervisor or physician; notify physicians when exam modifications are needed.
Complete accurate documentation and data entry, including appropriate order entry, exam charges, supply additions, order modifications, cancellations, and reasons documented in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Perform designated procedures in surgery or endoscopy as directed and maintain communication with Surgery staff when assigned there.
Assist physicians with contrast media and contrast-solution preparation and assemble administration materials when required.
Use department computers and become familiar with helping physicians view images on the hospital PACS system.
Keep work areas clean and orderly; clean equipment and rooms, stock supplies, and maintain readiness of the area.
Assist with first aid as necessary and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
Develop images using Computed Radiography or, when available, Digital Radiography, with correct information and positioning markers.
Transfer and position patients for X-rays, explain procedures, and perform portable radiography, checking charts and seeking nursing assistance when needed.
Verify patient identity using at least two identifiers and confirm the proper exam order; notify nursing of exam modifications, rescheduling, or cancellations.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with hospital, clinic, medical staff, and community members, and represent the department positively.
Operate EKG, DEXA, and fluoroscopy equipment and perform related procedures when required by location.
Maintain security of medications and ensure stocked supplies and medications have appropriate PAR levels and current dates.
Assist with training radiology technology students and serve as a positive role model.
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance, and collect or compile data when assigned.
Assist coworkers with patient assignments and help other units when workload permits.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, taking account of patient and family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, age, growth, and development needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.