Imaging Tech I

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our Diagnostic Imaging team on a full-time basis. You will operate X-ray equipment, safeguard patient safety, maintain accurate RIS/PACS documentation, and support the department during 12-hour shifts.

Required: CA CRT license, Basic Life Support, and fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire; ARRT preferred. The role requires variable shifts and on-call availability, collaboration with physicians and staff, and a

Qualifications

• CA CRT license is required.
• Fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire; ARRT preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts and be on call location dependent.

Responsibilities

• Operates X-ray equipment following procedures.
• Provides radiation protection for patient according to safety standards.
• Verifies orders, documents in RIS, and notifies physician if modifications are needed.
• Uses department RIS to charge exams and manage supplies.
• Keeps work area clean, maintains equipment and stock.
• Maintains Basic Life Support certification and responds to emergencies.
• Develops images using CR/DR with correct markers and information.
• Transfers and positions patients correctly for X-ray procedures.
• Communicates with nursing staff and physicians regarding exams.

Skills

Variable shifts & on-call

Education

CA CRT license

Fluoroscopy permit

ARRT preferred

Tools

RIS

PACS

X-ray equipment

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

7635 Plaza Diagnostic Imaging

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license

BLS

Fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire/transfer.
Preferred: ARRT

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to work variable shifts and be on call location dependent.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

• 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.
• 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. Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.
• Develops images using Computed Radiography (CR) or when available, Digital Radiography (DR) system with correct information and positioning markers on image. No complaints from physicians concerning image quality.
• 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, clinic, 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.

May have access to cabinets that house emergency medication kits, contrast reaction kits, commercially prepared kits, and to prepare and label medications that are provided to licensed personnel authorized to administer.

Responsible for maintaining PAR Levels and currency of dates on supplies and medications they stock.

Additional

Assists in specific areas of training for radiology technology students. Is a role model and provides a positive atmosphere for learning.

Actively participates in Performance Improvement and quality assurance.

May be assigned specific duties as necessary in compiling or collecting data.
Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments. Takes initiative in helping others within own unit as well as outside units, when workload permits.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$36.00 -$54.00

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.