Radiologic Technologist

Adventist Health•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Adventist Health White Memorial is a healthcare provider in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. It includes a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care, and a broad range of services. The organization promotes community wellness and serves a culturally diverse community. The Radiologic Technologist operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of body areas as ordered by physicians. The technologist positions and instructs patients before examinations, adjusts x-ray equipment, and determines the appropriate voltage, current, and exposure time for each radiograph. The role also includes preparing examination rooms and equipment, monitoring patient safety, producing diagnostic images, documenting exams, reporting important information to physicians, and verifying exams on PACS. Associates are required to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R) certification is required.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) license in the state of practice is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Fluoroscopy license in the state of employment is required; in California, it must be obtained within six months of hire.
Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification is required.
Required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in radiologic technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Explain procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Prepare equipment for use as needed.
Prepare examination rooms for patient exams.
Position patients for imaging exams.
Monitor patients and ensure their safety during exams.
Produce diagnostic images.
Document exam information.
Report important information to the physician.
Verify exams on PACS.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Operate x-ray equipment and adjust its settings, including voltage, current, and exposure time, to produce radiographs ordered by physicians.
Instruct patients before examinations.