Radiologic Technologist Float

Position: Radiologic Technologist

Location: Chula Vista CA 91910

Duration: Fulltime and Temp (17 weeks)

Schedule: Evening shift only MF 11 AM8 PM

Position Summary
Performs radiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Maintain quality patient care in compliance with San Ysidro Health Core Values. Operate available xray equipment to produce quality images of the body.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set voltage current exposure time and distance in accordance with the specifications of the examinations ordered by the providers.

2. Collaborate with Care Team personnel to provide timely and quality services.

3. Review and evaluate computergenerated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

4. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during the scan.

5. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of physiology and anatomy to capture proper views of the affected areas as described by the provider orders.

6. Assists in the identification of problems and submits recommendations to the Technical Supervisor and Clinic Services Manager.

7. Interprets statutes rules policies and regulations regarding radiation safety as required.

8. Responsible for the proper maintenance of all records relating to licensing and registration of radiationproducing machines.

9. Provides and schedules preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation.

10. Maintains complete and accurate medical records to ensure access to records that facilitate continuity of care for patients.

11. Participates in the standardization of imaging services policies and procedures.

12. Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill injured or disabled patients.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of current state and federal radiation control laws and regulations.

3. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature inservice meetings and workshops.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education): California Radiology Technologist Radiography (CRTR) Certifications/Licenses Required: American Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): 6 months experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an outpatient setting

Preferred: 2 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Skills Required to Perform the Job: Effective oral and written communication Effective communication via medical terminology

Equipment Used: Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) Xray equipment Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Radiology Information System (RIS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing walking. Some lifting of supplies and equipment. Ability to follow directions accurately. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. May be required to work some evenings/weekends.

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