Radiologic Technologist I/II - Full Time - Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist I/II to join their team. This role involves taking routine radiographs for medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment. Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since 1867 and is an acute care teaching center offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. They care for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients annually and strive to recruit high-quality candidates for a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education.
• Certification as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• Flouroscopy certification by the State of California, Department of Health Services must be obtained within six months (Level I).
• Possession of a Certified Fluoroscopy permit from the State of California, Department of Health Services (Level II).
• One (1) year of experience as a Radiological Technologist (Level II).
• Possess a current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire.
• As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency.
• Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
• Knowledge of modern radiology equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of occupational and safety precautions for radiologic work.
• Knowledge of acute care hospital procedures.
• Knowledge of effective verbal and written communications and computer skills.
• Ability to administer emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with patients, physicians and staff.
• Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) as a Registered Technologist is desirable (Level I and II).

Responsibilities

• Reviews images for proper identification and quality.
• Works in the darkroom to process radiographs when required.
• Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid to patients while in the department.
• Documents all information on the patient's images, consents, and other medical records.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Verifies informed consent.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiology procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Assists licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic radiography procedures.
• Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Prepares rooms and patients for radiographic examinations; calls patients to Radiology Department and releases them to return to appropriate unit or clinic upon completion of examination.
• Leads patients to dressing rooms and gives directions to them before examination.
• Moves patients from gurney/wheelchair to examination tables.
• Provides proper protection to patients according to prescribed safety standards, exercising personal safety precautions; shields and positions patients as required.
• Selects proper technique and operates radiology equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as requested by the physician.
• Selects and uses proper immobilization and supportive devices when necessary; selects proper film, machine position and exposure procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast agent for examination; assists radiologist/physician in special studies and procedures.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers (Level II only).
• Performs procedures requiring fluoroscopy, prepares and administers chemical mixtures for patients for examination; assists radiologist/physician in special studies and procedures (Level II only).
• Reviews images for proper identification and quality; works in the control area to process radiographs when required (Level II only).
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition (Level II only).
• Uses portable radiology equipment (Level II only).
• Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid care to patients while in the department (Level II only).
• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of newborn, infant, toddler, child adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age (Level II only).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree