Per Diem Imaging Tech
| Company | Kaweah Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Visalia, CA, USA |
| Salary | $45 – $45 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license
- BLS
Responsibilities
- Operates X-ray equipment according to procedure.
- Provides radiation protection for patient according to prescribed safety standards.
- Adjusts technical factors to accommodate the age, body habitus, disease process and condition of each patient.
- Verifies correct order on chart or provided physician order, referring questions to supervisor or physician before performing procedure.
- All documentation and data entry is complete and accurate, according to policy.
- Notifies physician if any modifications to exam ordered are required.
- Assists physician in administering contrast media, mixing contrast solutions according to procedures and assembling administration materials, if required.
- Uses department computers according to procedures.
- Knows Radiology Information System (RIS), properly charges exams, adds supplies if necessary.
- Modifies orders and cancels exams appropriately, including documenting reason in RIS.
- Keeps designated work area clean and orderly.
- Clean equipment and rooms; stock supplies and maintains area in a ready condition.
- Assists in administering first aid as necessary.
- Develops images using computed Radiography system (CR) or Digital Radiography (DR) with correct information and positioning markers on image.
- Prints CR or digital images using laser printer or CD burner as necessary.
- Transfers patient to and from X-ray room; positions patient correctly for X-ray being taken as assigned.
- Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient.
- Properly performs portable radiography, checking chart and seeking nursing assistance when necessary.
- Identifies patient and exam accuracy by verifying at least two patient identifiers and by checking for proper exam order.
- Notifies nursing upon modification, rescheduling, or canceling of an exam as necessary.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of hospital, medical staff, and community.
- Portrays department positively to all.
- Becomes familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on the hospital PACs system.
- Fully understands and complies with ensuring proper security of medications.
- Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies and medications they stock.
Preferred Qualifications
- ARRT
- Licensure in a second modality