Radiology Technician/ Imaging - Per Diem/Travel Assignments

The Radiology/Imaging Tech is responsible for operating all diagnostic radiology equipment (i.e. Fluoroscopy room, portable, and DR room). Perform all diagnostic radiology procedures associated with each type of equipment.
- Operate either CT or MR equipment, analyze body habitus to correctly adjust technical factors, position the body correctly, review physicians written orders or obtain pertinent clinical data to consistently produce high-quality images and reduce unnecessary radiation to patients and oneself. Completed department orientation and/or competency skills rosters as required
- Maintain an image repeat rate of 5% or less as per ACR recommendations.
- Assists the radiologist during (injection, biopsy, drainage) procedures and if necessary (contrast reactions or code blues) by preparing the room, tray, and supplies and by anticipating the needs of the physicians, nursing staff and patients.
- Performs all appropriate procedures in the computer as needed (i.e. scheduling exams, starting and completing exams, proper charging of supplies, etc.)
- Completes all proper forms (i.e. pregnancy and contrast form) and scans forms into PACS system.
- Documents any work related incident (i.e. patient fall, IV extravasation, work-related injury, etc.) through the designated program in a timely manner.
- Responds immediately to Imaging Lead/Manager/Director any equipment problems (i.e. x-ray, portables, computers, etc.)
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Imaging Manager/ Lead or Director including but not limited to: stocking rooms, maintaining a clean work area, transporting patients, etc.
Minimum Skills and Knowledge Required:
? Ability to perform routine and emergent XR exams. Along with the ability to perform either CT or MR exams independently.
? Must be able to perform x-ray/fluoroscopic studies in an operating room setting.
? Ability to follow physician’s orders.
? Ability to acquire IV access, assesses the patency of the IV, and administers contrast material.
? Ability to look up lab values and pull related exams for radiologist viewing.
? Performs “Time Out” on all procedures, ensures universal protocols are completed on all patients by utilizing “two identifiers” per TJC NPSG standard.
? Verbalizes and demonstrates, in clinical practice, HIPAA compliance and all safety practices as supported by organizational policy and procedure.
? Must have good hearing, sound dexterity, and visual acuity.
? Capable of extensive walking, standing, pushing, and lifting.
? Must have no limitations that would restrict job performance.
Minimum Experience Required:
? Minimum one year experience as a registered Radiology Technologist in an acute care facility preferred.
? 1-2 years of experience in two modalities (i.e. CT, MR, IR or Cath Lab) strongly preferred.
Minimum Education Required:
? Diploma from a certified school of radiology technology.
Licensure and Certifications Required:
? Current California Radiology Technologist (CRT) with fluoroscopy licensure required.
? Current American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) license required.
? Current BLS (AHA) certification required