Radiologic Technologist Extern

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Maria, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. As a Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Extern, 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.

Requirements

• Recently received a certification of completion from a Radiologic Technology program, obtained no more than 1 year prior to date of hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Operates Radiographic, Tomographic, Fluoroscopic and mobile Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipments.
• Sets technical factors and follows established protocols to produce diagnostic images
• Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
• Assesses patient prior to performing procedures.
• Assures there is a written order prior to performing the procedure.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information prior to the exam and reviews comparison and complimenting procedures or reports when available.
• Assesses monitors the patient, reports and documents changes in the patient condition and/or support equipment (IV, O2, Chest Tubes, ET Tube, etc.).
• Assist Radiologist/Physician during procedure, including sterile technique.
• Implements AIDET and National Patient Safety Goals as standard to interacting with Imaging Patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees