Imaging Tech-In Patient

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

21d•$37 - $56

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 may involve surgery, endoscopy, portable radiography, and location-dependent duties involving EKG, DEXA, fluoroscopy, and C-arm equipment. The position also supports patient safety, accurate documentation and imaging, equipment and work-area readiness, collaboration with hospital staff, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Required: California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain a fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire or transfer.
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 perform DEXA exams and/or fluoroscopy procedures consistently; independently perform EKG exams consistently; have three years of experience as a technologist; consistently operate C-arm equipment in an OR 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.
Must learn to operate C-arms in the OR setting within one year of hire, depending on assigned location.
Maintain current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

Operate X-ray equipment according to procedure and provide radiation protection in accordance with safety standards; adjust technical factors for each patient's age, body habitus, disease process, and condition.
Verify physician orders and patient identity using at least two identifiers; clarify questions or required exam modifications with a supervisor or physician before proceeding.
Complete accurate documentation and data entry, including RIS charges, supplies, order modifications, cancellations, and reasons for changes.
Perform designated procedures in surgery and/or endoscopy as directed, ensuring exams are complete and images are available for dictation where applicable.
When assigned to Surgery, communicate with Surgery staff about coverage issues and whereabouts, including notifying surgical nurses and/or physicians.
Assist physicians with contrast media administration, including preparing contrast solutions and assembling administration materials when required.
Use department computers and become familiar with the hospital PACS system to assist physicians in viewing images.
Keep the designated work area clean and orderly; clean equipment and rooms, stock supplies, and maintain readiness.
Assist with first aid as necessary and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
Develop images using CR or, when available, DR systems, with correct information and positioning markers.
Transfer and position patients for X-rays, explain procedures, and perform portable radiography while checking charts and seeking nursing assistance when needed.
Notify nursing staff when exams are modified, rescheduled, or canceled.
Maintain good 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 applicable to the location.
Follow medication security requirements and maintain PAR levels and current dates for stocked supplies and medications.
Assist with training radiology technology students and foster a positive learning environment.
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance and assist with assigned data collection or compilation.
Help other shift members with patient assignments and assist within or outside the unit when workload permits.
Provide care and communication appropriate to the population served, including cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, developmental, and age-specific needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.