III $20,000 Sign on Bonus

Northern Inyo Healthcare District•Bishop, CA

1d•$45 - $78

About The Position

Northern Inyo Healthcare District is hiring a Radiologic Technologist at Level I, II, or III. The role performs screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic imaging procedures under radiologist supervision, in accordance with department and hospital protocols. Depending on level and validated credentials, modalities include X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT), and for Level III at least one additional medical imaging modality. Procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision. The Level I role is introductory and requires completing the district-approved CT competency pathway within six months of hire. Level II technologists have prior CT training and must complete NIHD CT and X-ray competency validation within six months. Level III technologists have advanced modality credentials and are expected to assist with training and competency validation of other technologists. The position works in a general hospital setting and involves possible exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and patients with infectious conditions. The posting states Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., in 10-hour shifts, and notes that day, evening, or night hours and on-call coverage may be required. The position is represented. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. Pay scales are $45.04–$61.87 for Level I, $51.48–$71.32 for Level II, and $56.63–$78.44 for Level III.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensed by the State of California as a Radiologic Technologist and Fluoroscopic Technologist.
Current CPR certification.
Level I: Entry-level radiologic technologist; complete the district-approved CT competency pathway within six months of hire.
Level II: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist at an acute care hospital and successful completion of CT-technologist training at an acute care hospital.
Level II: Complete NIHD CT and X-ray competency validation within six months of hire.
Level II: Current California Venipuncture Certificate within six months of hire.
Level III: Two years of experience as a radiologic technologist at an acute care hospital and successful completion of CT-technologist training at an acute care hospital.
Level III: ARRT, NMTCB, or ARDMS certification in an advanced imaging modality other than Radiology or CT.
Level III: Current California Venipuncture Certificate within six months of hire.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff and the public; maintain professional working relationships and demonstrate maturity, integrity, and good judgment.
Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills with patients, providers, peers, colleagues, and district leadership.
Use sterile technique competently and comply with infection-control practices.
Protect patient privacy and maintain appropriate draping or covering during transport and testing.
Competently perform applicable radiology and CT examinations and operate associated equipment.
Perform requested daily, weekly, and monthly quality-control checks and use RIS/PACS effectively.
Maintain imaging-area cleanliness and preparedness and minimize radiation exposure in accordance with ALARA principles.

Nice To Haves

Level I: Prior experience as a registered radiologic technologist at an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic.
Level I, II, or III: Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a health care-related field.
Level I: Certification or registry in an additional imaging modality.
Level II or III: Two or more years of experience as a radiologic technologist in an acute care setting.
Level II or III: Two or more years of experience as a CT technologist in an acute care setting.
Level II or III: ARRT registration as a CT technologist.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray examinations as ordered by a referring provider or radiologist.
Assist radiologists with fluoroscopic, interventional, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.
Set up and operate a C-arm for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and surgeries.
Perform CT examinations as ordered by a referring provider or radiologist, where qualified and competency validated.
For Level III, independently perform examinations or procedures in at least one additional licensed or registered modality.
Perform quality control checks as required to ensure equipment operates according to state and federal standards.
Use PACS, RIS, and other electronic health records to manage patient information.
Complete required CT training and competency validation, as applicable to the level.
For Level III, assist with training employees and competency validation of other radiologic technologists.
Maintain imaging-area cleanliness and preparedness.
Follow sterile technique, infection-control practices, patient privacy practices, and ALARA radiation-safety principles.
Perform other duties as assigned.