Radiology Technologist Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Westminster, CA

12h•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 16-bed ICU and four negative pressure rooms. Located just outside of downtown Westminster, we are surrounded by restaurants and shops within a short drive. Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
Current BLS certification
State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Nice To Haves

One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred

Responsibilities

Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
Postprocess images and data
Verify archival storage of exam data
Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
Identify and respond to emergency situations
Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
Provide optimal patient care