Radiology Technologist Full-Time, Rotating shifts (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

267d • $61 - $69

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs various radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body. Duties include transferal of images, archiving and performing of appropriate imaging protocols which meet the department's standards of quality.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot the equipment including RIS, PACS as well as x-ray equipment
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of Imaging processes and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment
• Knowledge of methods of positioning patients
• Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging
• Knowledge of radiation production, positioning and radiation safety

Nice To Haves

• CRT certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification
• ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT certification
• RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy certification

Responsibilities

• Assists the radiologist during procedures when needed
• Ensures proper darkroom techniques to include ability to ascertain sub-optimal film processing, and equipment malfunction
• Follows established radiation safety guidelines 'ALARA' (as low as reasonably acceptable) in reference to time, distance and shielding
• Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to ensure patient safety upon moving and/or transferring patients
• Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students and residents
• Prepares patient for exam, i.e. identifying oneself, explaining procedures, confirming patient ID and checking correctness of the order
• Prepares room and equipment
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports problems to the appropriate individual
• Processes identification data onto the exposed imaging plate and prepares the image for reading by the radiologist using image processing film or Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
• Produces quality images following established departmental and QA (Quality Assurance) protocols to include technique, views, position, proper labeling and patient ID (Identification)
• Properly prepares contrast media under direction of a radiologist
• Recognizes and responds to allergic reactions

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and competitive pay
• Shift differential pay for specific roles
• Sign-on/relocation bonus for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed