Radiologic Technologist Float

San Ysidro Health•Julian, CA

11d•$43 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Maintains quality patient care in compliance with San Ysidro Health Core Values. Operates available x-ray equipment to produce quality images of the body.

Requirements

California Radiology Technologist – Radiography (CRT-R)
American Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
6-months experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an outpatient setting
Effective oral and written communication
Effective communication via medical terminology
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
2-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set voltage, current, exposure time and distance in accordance with the specifications of the examinations ordered by the providers.
Collaborates with Care Team personnel to provide timely and quality services.
Reviews and evaluates computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of physiology and anatomy to capture proper views of the affected areas as described by the provider orders.
Assists in the identification of problems and submits recommendations to Technical Supervisor and Clinic Services Manager.
Interprets statutes, rules, policies, and regulations regarding radiation safety as required.
Responsible for the proper maintenance of all records relating to licensing and registration of radiation producing machines.
Provides and schedules preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation.
Maintains complete and accurate medical records to ensure access to records that facilitate continuity of care for patients.
Participates in the standardization of imaging services policies and procedures.
Provides assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of current state and federal radiation control laws and regulations.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Maintains privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need to know basis for business purposes.
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.