Radiologic Technologist (Various Locations)

Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Positions 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.
• Collaborates with Care Team personnel to provide timely and quality services.
• Reviews and evaluates computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of physiology and anatomy to capture proper views of the affected areas as described by the provider orders.
• Assists in the identification of problems and submits recommendations to Technical Supervisor and Clinic Services Manager.
• Interprets statutes, rules, policies, and regulations regarding radiation safety as required.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of all records relating to licensing and registration of radiation producing machines.
• Provides and schedules preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation.
• Maintains complete and accurate medical records to ensure access to records that facilitate continuity of care for patients.
• Participates in the standardization of imaging services policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental       and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current state and federal radiation control laws and regulations.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• 6-months experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an outpatient setting

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• American Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Exam

Certifications Required:

• California Radiology Technologist – Radiography (CRT-R) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey ideas and information to others and receive feedback effectively

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with communities of color.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity.
• Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with a variety of co-occurring disorders.
• Organize, establish priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, other professional staff, and the public

Equipment Used:

• Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) X-ray equipment
• Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
• Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• General office equipment to include computers, phones, copy machines and fax machines, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens and patients
• Wearing protective personal equipment such as gloves, face shield, lab coats, goggles
• Working around lab equipment such as centrifuge and office equipment
• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking; Lifting 0-20 lbs.; Carrying 0-20 lbs.; Bending, kneeling, climbing, pulling 0-10 lbs., repetitive use of hands, sample grasping, reaching body and hand twisting
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours; may be required to work some evenings/weekends
• Travel to other clinics may be required based on business need

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.