Rad Tech IV

Northern Inyo Healthcare District•Bishop, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The radiologic technologist is responsible, under the supervision of a radiologist, for performing screening, diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures as required in the modalities where the employee is registered and / or licensed. These procedures are to be performed in accordance with department and hospital protocols and policies. The radiologic Technologists must perform the procedures competently and, and where applicable, independently as the procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision. This position functions in a senior level position and has responsibility to train employees in areas where the employee is registered or licensed. Employee will be responsible for assisting the modalities for which they are registered or licensed to successful accreditation by the American College of Radiology, The Joint Commission, or any other accrediting body for which accreditation is sought by the department. This position will include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues. This position may require day, evening, night shift hours and availability for on-call coverage.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or other Medical Imaging Modality
Registered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists or other recognized Medical Imaging Registry (ARDMS, NMTCB, etc) and certified by the state of California as outlined below:
Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or
Registered in no less than two of following three modalities: MRI, CT, Ultrasound
Current BLS

Nice To Haves

Minimum of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts Degree in applicable field or acceptable equivalent experience.
Experience with Seven Medical PACS / RIS
Experience with Athena Health EHR

Responsibilities

Maintains production and quality of Exams by following established standards and departmental policies and procedures
Respects and maintains patient privacy to the greatest extent possible by consistently draping / covering patient during transport and testing.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties through thorough explanations of procedures and answering all patient questions
When Requested, assists Radiologists with fluoroscopic, interventional, and/or diagnostic procedures within modalities where employee is registered and/or licensed
Competent to perform all hospital exams and operate all hospital equipment within modalities where employee is registered and/or licensed
Competent with the use of sterile technique
Adheres to organizations infection control practices
Utilize RIS/PACS and Centricity competently
As requested, performs daily quality control of hospital equipment within modalities where employee is registered and/or licensed
Maintain cleanliness and preparedness of imaging areas
Conducts hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner
Follow all hospital wide and departmental policies and procedures
Follows established safety and ergonomic practices
Attends education and training as required by the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging
Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by following ALARA principles at all time
Is responsible to assist with the application process as well as the adherence to all accreditation requirements of the ACR, Joint Commission, or other accrediting agencies within the areas where employee is licensed / certified.
Assist in training new employees within areas where employee is licensed and /or registered
Other duties as assigned.