Diagnostic Imaging Technologist-Radiologic III - Per Diem
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Downey
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: Under general supervision, operates radiographic
equipment, including whole body CT scanners and radiographic
equipment; develops x-ray images; maintains adequate records;
assists physician in fluoroscopic examinations; operates portable
x-ray equipment, and follows standard radiation and safety
procedures.Essential Responsibilities:
- 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 imaging 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 makes 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 for pre-op work. Equipment and
Instruments. Check emergency equipment. Restock supplies in
examination rooms. Select and set out appropriate tubings and
sterile supplies. Set up instruments and surgical trays. Operate
radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable x-ray equipment. Arrange
for repair of imaging 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 properly. Inventory equipment
and supplies. Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic
equipment. Replenish supplies and equipment. Maintain patient
information material. Administrative and Other. 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. Basic Qualifications:Experience
- Must have three years recent Radiologic technology experience,
including one year of recent experience in whole body computerized
tomography.
- May substitute one 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 or digital processing equipment.Education
- N/ALicense, Certification, Registration
- 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 SupportAdditional Requirements:
- N/APreferred Qualifications:
- N/ANotes:
- 1 year recent CT experience required
- BLS required. ARRT CT required
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Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Long Beach , Diagnostic Imaging Technologist-Radiologic III - Per Diem, Other , Downey, California
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