Cat Scan Radiologic Tech - 32 hours

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Vacaville Hospital is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging under supervision, ensuring safety and diagnostic quality while assisting physicians.

The role requires ARRT certification and a minimum two years CT or one year in a specialty, a High School Diploma, California licenses, and a commitment to patient care in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Two years CT experience or one year in a specialty with ARRT certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views as directed by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, and area involved; moves equipment accordingly.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in OR, ER, or bedside; maintains image quality.
• Assists physicians with fluoroscopy where required and prepares images for reading.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on radiologic equipment; documents work.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure; maintains records.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT Certification (Radiologic Technologist)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in CT OR one year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in that Specialty.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• ACLS - When required for the position.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
• Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
• For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
• The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.
• California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location:

California,Vacaville,Vacaville Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Shift:

Evening

Workdays:

Week 1: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

02:30 PM

Working Hours End:

11:00 PM

Job Schedule:

Part-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Vacaville Hospital - Radiology-General - 0206

Pay Range:

$72.46 - $81.58 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

No

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.