Rad Tech III

CommonSpirit Health • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.

Requirements

• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal radiologic technology training program accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the California Department of Public Health, Radiation Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).
• 4 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist working in and proficient in 1 advanced modality or 3 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist and working and proficient in 2 advanced modalities, one of which must be CT or Mammography.
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA, upon hire
• In addition to Radiography licensure , must possess and be competent to work in a combination of 2 of the following: MRI, Mammography, CT, IR
• One advanced Certification must be CT.
• Completion of annual safety training.
• Completes and maintains required unit specific training.

Responsibilities

• Image Quality: Consistently produces quality images within hospital guidelines and department standards (i.e. patient safety, repeat rate, exam protocols, film processing, inc.)
• Documentation: Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, including exam performed, billing, film labeling, computer entry, etc.
• Performs other clerical duties as necessary (e.g. login of patients, filing films, etc.)
• Competency/Training: Maintains clinical competency assuming responsibility for upgrading skills through participation in in-service education and other continuing education activities.
• Participates in the training of departmental personnel and students.
• Infection Control: Assists MD and other staff in preparing for and performing procedures consistently following sterile technique, infection control guidelines and department standards.
• Workflow: Evaluates personal and departmental work volume and flow to ensure efficient departmental patient care.
• Prioritizes work according to urgency and resources.
• Responds effectively in emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees