Principal Lead Radiologic Technologist - Santa Monica Hospital

UCLA Health • Santa Monica, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist (LPRT), supervised by the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director, operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the LPRT you will demonstrate proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality standards. Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist in sterile technique procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout the examination process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics is an integral aspect of this position. Training for this role is required. The training will be variable days and shifts Monday-Friday. The training will primarily occur in our Westwood Ronald Reagan Hospital area and other Imaging areas as needed. The training at those areas may take at least 3 months. The duration of training and days of the training will be at the discretion of your Direct Supervisor. The LPRT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and Santa Monica region. Support at all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health is required. All Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT – Fluoro and ARRT licensure.

Requirements

• ARRT certification
• CRT license
• Fluoroscopic permit
• BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
• Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
• Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
• Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions
• Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact
• Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)

Nice To Haves

• Completion of minimum 2 years’ experience in General Diagnostic environment
• Specialized in more than two areas above and Special Fluoroscopic Procedures/C-Arms

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality standards.
• Educates patients.
• Assists in sterile technique procedures.
• Upholds patient confidentiality throughout the examination process.
• Proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics.
• Supports UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and Santa Monica region.
• Supports all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health.
• Precepts new hires and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree