Radiologic Tech - Per Diem Varies

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs radiologic examinations. The technologist operates x-ray equipment and systems, calibrates and maintains equipment for quality control, selects exposure factors, positions patients, and produces diagnostic-quality radiographic images. The role includes portable procedures in high-stress settings such as intensive care units, the surgery suite, and the emergency room; administering contrast as needed; preparing patients for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations; and assisting the Radiologist during procedures. The technologist provides care to patients of all age groups, communicates procedure information to patients and families, evaluates medical histories and clinical data, and identifies communication or translation needs. The role also involves safe patient handling and transport, infection-control practices, medication security, documentation, specimen handling, maintaining departmental stock and a safe work area, and using hospital information systems, the radiology information system, and PACS. The position assumes on-call status and callback as assigned, with a response required within 30 minutes of receiving a call. The technologist supports students and colleagues through orientation, training, and cooperative problem-solving, and follows Lean principles and develops departmental SOPs as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Hold an ARRT license for Radiologic Technologist.
Hold a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential.
Obtain a Fluoroscopy License within six months of hire; new hires are given six months to obtain it.
Hold BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Use ALARA and safety principles at all times.
Provide healthcare services and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal relationships with patients of all age groups.
Complete assigned procedures promptly and use time between procedures to assist the department, including clerical duties, stocking, and transporting.
Use the Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and PACS.
Answer technical telephone inquiries from physicians and hospital personnel while maintaining good phone etiquette.
Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area; report faulty or broken equipment and unsafe acts; and observe safety guidelines.
Maintain appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department.
Maintain current licensure and complete educational requirements for professional growth and practice.
Maintain medication security by restricting access to authorized personnel.
Follow infection-control guidelines, including handwashing, isolation policies, and cleaning equipment between patients.
Assist student technologists rotating through the department.
Transport and move patients using proper body mechanics, safety precautions, and safe patient-handling devices.
Use two patient identifiers and appropriate SBAR handoff communication when transporting patients to and from the department.
Provide patients and families with procedure information and instructions, and evaluate barriers to understanding.
Evaluate patients' medical histories and clinical data.
Complete required paperwork and note discrepancies according to departmental procedures.
Determine when translation services or communication aids are needed and arrange appropriate resources.
Operate x-ray equipment and systems.
Calibrate and maintain equipment for quality control.
Select exposure factors, position patients, and consistently produce diagnostic-quality radiographic images.
Perform portable procedures in high-stress environments, including intensive care units, the surgery suite, and the emergency room.
Administer contrast as needed for examinations.
Instruct and prepare patients for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations and assist the Radiologist during procedures.
Follow the universal protocol, including two patient identifiers, pre-procedure verification, physician site marking, and a time-out.
Use aseptic technique when opening sterile drape packs, catheters, equipment, and supplies.
Assist the Radiologist with patient consent.
Charge the correct supplies and complete technologist notes in RIS at the end of each examination.
Collect specimens, label them properly, and transport them to the laboratory.
Assume on-call status and callback as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Work cooperatively with department members to resolve problems promptly.
Follow Lean principles and create departmental SOPs as needed.
Orient and train new employees and students, and assist with training and development of existing employees.