Radiologic Technologist III - Per Diem- Moreno Valley, CA Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Moreno Valley, CA (Job ID 3296512-2024-04-02)

Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners and angiography equipment; develops x-ray film; maintains adequate records; assists physician in fluoroscopic examinations; operates portable x-ray equipment, and follows standard radiation and safety procedures.

• Patient Procedures and Activities.


• Explain test procedures and purpose.


• Demonstrate equipment for patient.


• Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures.


• Assist in obtaining tissue specimens. Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures.


• Follow standard infection control procedures.


• Lift patients.


• Modify treatment techniques which do not require change in physician orders.


• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.


• Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures.


• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imagining tests.


• Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) and stat requests.


• Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.


• Transport patients to/from procedure area.


• Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations.


• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.


• Develop digital or film images and make prints if applicable.


• Load and unload imaging film in radiology equipment.


• Mix and administer barium to patients.


• Perform whole body CT scans.


• Take radiographs.


• Assist physician with inpatient and outpatient pacemaker procedures.


• Perform radiation safety monitoring.


• Clean darkroom, procedures room, and work area.


• Records patient information.


• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.


• Compile data for Quality Assurance.


• Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms and records, and requisitions for pre-op work.


• Equipment and Instruments.


• Check emergency equipment.


• Restock supplies in examination rooms.


• Select and set out appropriate tubing's and sterile supplies.


• Set up instruments and surgical trays.


• Operate radiology equipment, and portable x-ray equipment.


• Arrange for repair of equipment.


• Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.


• Maintain equipment in good working order.


• Materials and Supplies.


• Fill requests for equipment and supplies.


• Maintain and order supplies.


• Dispose of expendable medical supplies, and of used syringes and contaminated materials.


• Inventory equipment and supplies.


• Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment.


• Replenish supplies and equipment.


• Maintain patient information material.


• Administrative and Other.


• Instruct radiology students in Radiologic technology.


• Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.


• Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs.


• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.


• Conduct in service training.


• Maintain current licensure/certifications, and proficiency in clinical skills.


• Other Activities and Responsibilities.


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.


• Performs other duties as required.

• Must have three years recent Radiologic technology experience, including one year of recent experience in whole body computerized tomography.


• May substitute on year CT experience with successful completion of the departments formal CT training program.


• Technical skills and knowledge required may vary by location and area.


• Operates radiographic and/or fluoroscopic equipment as well as film processing equipment.


• Note: Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanentes purchase of Valley Health Systems Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description.

• N/A

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) OR Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California)

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Basic Life Support

• N/A

• N/A

Notes:

• Will work rotating weekends.