Radiology Tech II

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

3d•$56 - $71

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA .
CRT, ARRT certificates and Fluoroscopy license are required.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
At least one year of experience as a licensed Radiologic technologist

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in either CT or Angiography/Special Procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs at least two separate modalities in Diagnostic Imaging such as: X-ray and either Angiography or Computed Tomography of the following areas: neuro, abdominal, chest and extremities.
Assists physicians in performing other fluoroscopic procedures as needed.
Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray table.
Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.
Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.
Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.
Administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam in a timely fashion.
Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.
Monitors patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to Radiologist or RN for follow-up.
Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
Pulls contrast from Pyxis per protocol and documents contrast in eMar per protocol.
Loads the power injector for contrast studies.
Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.
Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xilocaine for procedure.
Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may use heparinized saline to flush catheters.
Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for workflow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, WITT, eMar and Pyxis.
Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments.
Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in machines, and protocols,.
Maintains CEU’s and CPR for license.
Performs other duties as assigned.