Radiology Technologist - Per Diem
About The Position
About Us: Valley Children’s Healthcare is one of California's leading Children’s hospitals. Every member of the x-ray team is an essential part of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow through radiologic studies using state of the art technology. Performing diagnostic quality imaging procedures for our inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department population allows for participation as a member of an energetic team that proactively supports delivery of safe patient care and services. This department is tailored for those who are interested in utilizing technology to aid in caring for children in need of radiologic services. Job Summary: Competently performs a variety of standard, specialty and complex diagnostic radiographic procedures with clinical and technical accuracy. Responsibly administering ionizing radiation using fluoroscopy, computed and direct radiography (including the use of mobile c-arm and x-ray equipment) to achieve good quality studies under a variety of conditions with little or no supervision. Demonstrates sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation physics and image production. Demonstrates appropriate use of ALARA - minimal technique parameters, collimation and correctly positions patients. Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care. This position requires a high level of schedule flexibility to meet the demands of a busy Radiology department.
Requirements
- College Degree - 2 year Radiology (required)
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
- Program Graduate of formal program in Radiologic Technology (required)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
- CRT - California Radiologic Technologist License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
- RHF - Rad Tech/Fluoroscopy License - CDPH - California Department of Public Health within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position (required)
- Minimum six (6) months Experience in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
Nice To Haves
- College Degree - 4 year (preferred)
- RT-R - Rad Tech Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (preferred)
- Pediatric experience (preferred)
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Competently performs a variety of standard, specialty and complex diagnostic radiographic procedures with clinical and technical accuracy.
- Responsibly administering ionizing radiation using fluoroscopy, computed and direct radiography (including the use of mobile c-arm and x-ray equipment) to achieve good quality studies under a variety of conditions with little or no supervision.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation physics and image production.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of ALARA - minimal technique parameters, collimation and correctly positions patients.
- Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
