Radiologic Technologist III-Special Procedures - CT Scanner

sjgov•Stockton, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: 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

Two years experience performing diagnostic radiographs in an acute care facility or medical clinical setting which included experience in angiography and cardiac catheterization procedures.
Must have experience and demonstrate competency in radiography, fluoroscopy, special procedures and CT scanning.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California as Radiologic Technologist.
Ability to obtain Fluoroscopy permit by completion of l2 month probationary period.
May be required to obtain and maintain other certificates.
Possession of certification as cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CIT), certification in CT scanning or other recognized specialty certificates may be required.
State of California Certificate in mammography may also be required.
Methods and techniques used in complex and specialized diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations; variations of anatomical positioning used in radiography; care and use of x-ray equipment; and safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation.
Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations including radiography, CT scanning, cardiac catheterization, mammography, fluoroscopy and special procedures; learn a variety of film making and processing equipment; independently produce images; analyze films and evaluate problems; establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians and fellow workers; develop positive patient relations with patients, guests, visitors, and patients' families.

Responsibilities

Assists radiologist or other physician performing examinations; calculates, prepares, and administers dosages of pharmaceutical; prepares and positions patients for display of body area to be studied; positions machine; adjusts controls to produce products of required diagnostic quality.
Performs fluoroscopic x-ray examinations; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains observes patient reaction for signs of distress; performs radiographs during and following examinations.
Prepares rooms for fluoroscopic x-ray examinations and mammography examinations.
Conducts special complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, cardiac catheterization and arthrography.
Instructs and prepares patients for diagnostic imaging procedures; selects appropriate equipment and determines most suitable anatomical positions and shields patients accordingly.
Operate a variety of special equipment, such as closed circuit television monitors, power injectors, and rapid film changers; prepares especially equipped rooms for scheduled examinations; operates mobile equipment in other areas of the hospital, and satellite clinics.
Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of view taken in-patient log; may maintain records as required.
Demonstrates all procedures to students and technicians; monitors trainee's performance of procedures; corrects faulty techniques and explains appropriate methods.
May serve as lead workers; may prepare staff schedules; may assign and review the work of Radiologic technologists, students and clerical staff.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the cost).
Dependent coverage for health insurance is available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for dental insurance is available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for vision insurance is available.
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000).
Option to purchase additional term life insurance at group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Health Flexible Spending Account ($2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit).
County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for individuals age 50 or older).
Roth IRA (after tax) option available.
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eligible for eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: eligible for merit increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, or up to $1600 per fiscal year for an approved four-year college or university academic program.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.