Radiologic Technologist I - Part Time - SJGH Graduates

sjgov•Stockton, CA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill 4 part-time positions in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible referral pool for future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California, as Radiologic Technologist.
Methods and techniques of diagnostic radiography
Various anatomical positions used in radiography
Care and use of radiographic equipment
Safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Manual dexterity sufficient to administer procedures and operate equipment
Bend, stoop and lift patients
Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions in exact detail
Demonstrate the operation of x-ray equipment in practical work situations
Position patients for a variety of radiography procedures
Work effectively with medical staff, patients, and co-workers
Maintain records

Nice To Haves

Possession of a State of California Certificate in mammography or a State of California fluoroscopy permit may be required as condition for advancement to the Radiologic Technologist II classification.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic x-ray films; determines the correct exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, portion of body involved and degree of penetration required; selects appropriate cones and screens to reduce secondary radiation and fogging; sets machine control and exposes the required number and type of film.
Learns to assist Radiologist in fluoroscopic and other minor interventional x-ray procedures; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains surveillance over patients, performs radiographs as necessary for the radiographic procedure.
Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of views taken in-patient log; maintains records as required.
Demonstrates procedures to students; monitors students' performance of procedures, correcting faulty technique and explaining appropriate methods.
May receive on-the-job instructions in mammography and related quality control and quality assurance documentation.
Develops exposed film using automatic processors.