Radiology Technician - Per Diem

Surgery Partners Careers•Tracy, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of adult patients, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards. Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Possession of a current valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the CA State Department of Health Services.
Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist.
Knowledge of modern radiologic equipment and techniques.
Knowledge of regional and gross anatomy of the human body.
Knowledge of standardized radiologic clinical procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required.
Knowledge of the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment.
Knowledge of the ordering and storing of supplies.
Ability to communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance.
Ability to administer emergency aid for shock.
Ability to prepare solution used in processing x-ray film and process film.
Ability to keep simple records, file film correctly, and compile reports.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Knowledge of email systems such as Microsoft Outlook sufficient to communicate with both internal and external contacts.
Knowledge of Word and Excel sufficient to create simple documents such as memos and reports, enter data, copy or cut and paste data and print results.
Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.

Responsibilities

Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of adult patients, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards.
Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department.
Instruct and prepare patients for radiologic examinations.
Determine the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients appropriately.
Prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass.
Positioning patients so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed.
Place the x-ray film under the part of the patient's body to be examined and make the exposure.
Develop, make copies and fix x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.
Prepare solutions for processing films.
Assist in fluoroscopic work.
Make clinical photographs of unusual cases and identify photographs.
Maintain equipment and quarters.
Monitors patients during the procedure.
Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x-ray beam to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
Measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail and contrast.
Keep records and files.
Make reports as needed and other related duties.
Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance.
Administer emergency aid for shock.
Process film.
Keep simple records, file film correctly, and compile reports.
Follow directions.
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Communicate with both internal and external contacts via email.
Create simple documents such as memos and reports, enter data, copy or cut and paste data and print results using Word and Excel.
Work individually or as part of a team.
Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Remain calm under pressure.
Work overtime as required.
Multitask while maintaining attention to detail.