Radiologic Technologist (Temporary)

San Ysidro Health•Campo, CA

12h•$43 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Maintain quality patient care in compliance with San Ysidro Health Core Values. Operate available x-ray equipment to produce quality images of the body.

Requirements

6-months experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an outpatient setting
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
American Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Exam
California Radiology Technologist – Radiography (CRT-R) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey ideas and information to others and receive feedback effectively
Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with communities of color
Demonstrate respect for diversity
Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders
Organize, establish priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
Ability to follow directions accurately
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Positions imaging equipment and adjust controls to set voltage, current, exposure time and distance in accordance with the specifications of the examinations ordered by the providers
Collaborates with Care Team personnel to provide timely and quality services
Reviews and evaluates computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes
Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of physiology and anatomy to capture proper views of the affected areas as described by the provider orders
Assists in the identification of problems and submits recommendations to Technical Supervisor and Clinic Services Manager
Interprets statutes, rules, policies, and regulations regarding radiation safety as required
Responsible for the proper maintenance of all records relating to licensing and registration of radiation producing machines
Provides and schedules preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation
Maintains complete and accurate medical records to ensure access to records that facilitate continuity of care for patients
Participates in the standardization of imaging services policies and procedures
Provides assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Demonstrates knowledge of current state and federal radiation control laws and regulations
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested