Radiologic Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

133d

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. The position involves operating x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by physicians. The role requires positioning and instructing patients prior to examination, adjusting the x-ray equipment, and determining proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in radiological technology: Preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians.
• Positions and instructs patients prior to examination.
• Adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Prepares equipment for use as needed.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positions patients for imaging exams.
• Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images.
• Documents exam information.
• Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees