Radiologic Technologist (Part-time regular, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of body areas as ordered by physicians. The role positions and instructs patients before examinations, adjusts x-ray equipment, and determines appropriate voltage, current, and exposure time for each radiograph. The position performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation, prepares equipment and examination rooms, positions and monitors patients, produces diagnostic images, documents exam information, communicates important information to physicians, and verifies exams in PACS. The technologist also explains procedures and answers patient questions, ensures patient safety during exams, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. This is a part-time regular position on the evening shift at Adventist Health Bakersfield, a 254-bed acute care hospital with 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization 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; required in California and Hawaii.
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.
Facility-specific Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) certification is required.
Associates must receive all 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 and adjust x-ray equipment and determine appropriate voltage, current, and exposure time for radiographs.