Radiologic Technologist - Full Time - Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

Kern Medical is an acute care teaching center with 222 beds that provides advanced trauma care. The Radiologic Technologist I/II takes radiographs for medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment and performs related work under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor. Level I is the entry level and performs routine procedures under close supervision using established protocols. Level II is the journey level, performs complex procedures without direct supervision, and is able to perform procedures requiring a fluoroscopy permit. Appointments to Level II depend on departmental needs and approvals.

The role involves preparing patients and examination rooms, operating radiology equipment, documenting patient and procedure information, following safety and radiation-protection standards, and assisting with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures as appropriate to the level. The position may serve patients across age groups from newborns through older adults. A background check may be conducted. Kern County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be expected to remain at or report to work following a significant emergency or disaster. Driving-related license and policy requirements apply if the position responsibilities require driving.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year radiologic technology program approved by the applicable education accrediting body.
• California Department of Public Health certification as a Radiologic Technologist.
• For Level I, obtain California fluoroscopy certification within six months of appointment.
• For Level II, possess a California fluoroscopy permit.
• For Level II, one year of experience as a Radiological Technologist.
• Current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire; maintain RQI Responder certification and competency as a condition of employment.
• Maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
• Knowledge of modern radiology equipment and techniques, human anatomy and physiology, occupational and safety precautions for radiologic work, and acute-care hospital procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Ability to administer emergency first aid and CPR, maintain records and files, follow instructions, interact tactfully and professionally with patients, physicians, and staff, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• If driving is required by the position responsibilities, possess a current valid California Driver’s License and comply with the applicable vehicle-use and driving policy; additional release-of-driving-record requirements apply when driving a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by Kern Medical.

Nice To Haves

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and rooms for radiographic examinations; call patients to the Radiology Department and return them to the appropriate unit or clinic after examinations.
• Guide patients to dressing rooms, explain examination directions, and transfer patients between gurneys or wheelchairs and examination tables.
• Select imaging techniques, equipment settings, film, machine positions, exposure procedures, and immobilization or supportive devices; operate radiology equipment to obtain requested images.
• Shield and position patients and apply patient-safety and radiation-protection practices, including ALARA at Level II.
• Document information on patient images, consents, and medical records; corroborate clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available to licensed independent practitioners.
• Verify informed consent.
• Identify, prepare, and administer medications or contrast agents as prescribed and within applicable scope of practice.
• Assist licensed independent practitioners, radiologists, or physicians with fluoroscopic, specialized interventional, special-study, and other procedures as applicable to the level.
• Perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed; Level II also performs procedures requiring fluoroscopy.
• Review images for identification and quality and process radiographs in the darkroom or control area when required.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid to patients in the department.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers (Level II).
• Maintain radiology equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition (Level II).
• Use portable radiology equipment (Level II).
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in the care of patients across age groups, depending on area of practice or assignment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New-hire premium of 6% of base pay; the premium is matched up to 6% if the employee contributes to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including holidays, vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Possible participation in and employer contributions to the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.
• Additional compensation may be available through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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