Per Diem Imaging Tech-In Patient

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

20d

About The Position

The Imaging Technologist provides basic diagnostic X-ray services, including reviewing orders, performing radiologic procedures, and providing patient care. The role operates X-ray equipment, develops and prints images, supports physicians and nursing staff, maintains documentation and supplies, and helps keep work areas clean and ready. Depending on assignment, the technologist may also support urgent care operations, including patient intake, vital signs, patient flow, medical records, and monitoring tasks. The position may assist with radiology technology students and participate in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
BLS certification.
For assignment to the Radiology Diagnostic Department, a fluoroscopy permit is required within six months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

ARRT licensure in a second modality.

Responsibilities

Operate X-ray equipment according to procedure and provide radiation protection in accordance with safety standards.
Adjust technical factors to the patient’s age, body habitus, disease process, and condition.
Verify procedure orders and patient identity using at least two identifiers; raise questions or notify the physician or supervisor when needed.
Complete documentation and data entry accurately, including charging exams and modifying or canceling orders in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
Assist physicians with contrast media and related materials when required, and comply with medication security requirements.
Keep work areas clean and orderly; clean equipment and rooms, stock supplies, and maintain supply and medication PAR levels and date currency.
Develop images using computed or digital radiography, including correct information and positioning markers, and print images when necessary.
Transfer and position patients for X-rays, explain procedures, and perform portable radiography while seeking nursing assistance when necessary.
Notify nursing staff when exams are modified, rescheduled, or canceled, as appropriate.
Maintain good working relationships with hospital staff, medical staff, and the community, and represent the department positively.
Assist physicians in viewing images on the hospital PACS system.
When assigned to Urgent Care/Sequoia Prompt Care, escort patients, assist with patient flow and paperwork, enter medical record information, answer and route calls, make appointments, and provide information or referrals as needed.
When assigned to Urgent Care/Sequoia Prompt Care, transport patients during admission and discharge, participate in patient assessment, take and record vital signs, attach cardiac monitors and SaO2 sensors as directed, and report relevant findings or changes to licensed personnel.
Assist with training radiology technology students and contribute to a positive learning environment.
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance, assist colleagues with patient assignments, and help other units when workload permits.
Perform other assigned duties and provide care appropriate to the population served, including consideration of cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.