Radiographer I

Community Hospital San Bernardino • San Bernardino, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Radiographer, you will be a vital clinical professional, applying specialized imaging techniques for precise patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you'll meticulously perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate positioning. You'll operate advanced equipment with precision, maintain image quality, and adhere to radiation safety, collaborating to deliver high-quality diagnostic services. To be successful in this role, you must combine strong technical expertise with attention to detail, excellent patient communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited JRCERT Medical Radiography School
• Have passed the entry level radiography board examination from the ARRT
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years experience in an acute care hospital setting, performing a variety of general diagnostic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation
• Experience with digital imaging systems, PACS, and basic health care informatics

Responsibilities

• Is competent and proficient in the operation of complex radiographic equipment, both mobile and stationary, across diverse patient care settings to obtain standard diagnostic radiographs.
• Maintains minimum state and national licensing requirements including regular continuing education. Maintains clinical competency while performing assigned duties.
• Adheres to department radiation and safety protocols including ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Uses proper pediatric dose reduction by following appropriate best practices in imaging. Verifies patient identification, order accuracy, and correct contrast media dosage prior to initiating imaging procedure. Collaborates with the radiologist or ordering physician for purposes of clarifying imaging orders, discussing cases, and ensuring optimal patient care.
• Accurately documents clinical activities including patient interactions, DICOM images, identification markers, and forms ensuring details such as correct patient, correct time, correct location, and correct billing for performed procedures are correct.
• Applies knowledge of proper medical imaging infection control policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Reports any operational issues, personnel concerns, or adverse events to management through the appropriate channels (patient event reporting system or equipment repair requests), including equipment malfunctions (lock out, tag out).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree