Radiology Tech III : Pain Management - Full Time - 08HR - Hoag Newport Beach

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Radiology Tech III performs diagnostic radiologic procedures under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, demonstrating proficiency in all skills required for level I, level II, and level III procedures. The technologist supports the Radiology Department mission, maintains professional communication, appearance, and conduct, and participates in continuous quality improvement. They maintain working knowledge of and follow departmental and organizational policies and procedures, including applicable quality-control, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements. Radiology Department duties include accurately identifying patient information, providing care appropriate to the patient’s age, educating patients and families about examinations, reporting changes in patient status, initiating emergency response when necessary, and documenting patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Hospital-based positions include call responsibility. In the HOI Department, the technologist works solely in the operating room and operates the Hana table. Other assigned duties must not violate laws or regulations requiring personnel with special licensure.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher.
Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program.
Three years of radiology experience.
California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) License and Fluoroscopy Permit.
AHA BLS Certification.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology certification.

Nice To Haves

For hospital-based positions, experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform level I, level II, and level III diagnostic radiologic procedures competently.
Follow the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director.
Maintain professional communication, appearance, and conduct, and support the Radiology Department mission.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and follow departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of applicable specialized instrumentation, quality-control requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Accurately identify patient information and provide care appropriate to the patient’s age.
Educate patients and families about examinations.
Report changes in patient status and initiate emergency response when required.
Document patient information accurately in the appropriate hospital systems.
For HOI Department positions, work solely in the operating room and operate the Hana table.
Perform other duties as assigned within applicable licensure laws and regulations.
For hospital-based positions, fulfill call responsibility.