Imaging Tech-In Patient

kaweahhealth; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Full-time position

Night shift (12h)

Dept 7630 Radiology-KHMC

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA, is seeking an Imaging Tech II to perform diagnostic radiography across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. You will operate X‑ray equipment, ensure patient safety, review orders, and coordinate with physicians and nurses in a high‑volume radiology department.

Responsibilities include radiographic imaging, site coverage for multiple locations, and collaboration with OR and endoscopy teams.

Qualifications

• CA Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
• BLS certification required.
• Fluoroscopy permit within 9 months of hire/transfer.
• ARRT credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates X-ray equipment and provides radiation protection.
• Verifies orders, documents in RIS, and coordinates with staff.
• Performs procedures in surgery and endoscopy as directed.
• Assists in administering contrast media when required.
• Maintains clean, stocked work area and proper equipment.

Skills

DEXA exams

Fluoroscopy procedures

EKG testing

Radiology lead

Patient care

Education

CA CRT license

BLS

Fluoroscopy permit

ARRT preferred

Tools

RIS

PACS

DEXA equipment

C‑arm

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

• Benefits Eligible
• Full-Time Benefit Eligible
• Work Shift
• Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)
• Department
• 7630 Radiology-KHMC

The Imaging Tech II provides the department with basic diagnostic x-ray skills in operating and performing the various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures in their assigned Radiology department. This would include proper order review, basic radiologic skills, and patient care experience for Inpatients, Outpatients and Emergency Room patients.

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.
• Must meet 3 of 8 established criteria (at transfer and annually):
• Consistently performs DEXA exams and/or fluoro procedures independently.
• Consistently performs EKG exam independently.
• Three years experience as a technologist.
• Consistently operates c-arm equipment in OR setting.
• Able to function as a lead technologist as needed.
• Consistently rotates between two or more locations.
• Able to perform trauma imaging in a critical care setting.
• Able to perform portable imaging in a critical care setting.

Department Specific Requirements

• Must learn to operate C-arms in the OR setting within one year of hire depending on the location assigned.

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.
• Performs designated procedures in surgery and or endoscopy as directed. Insures exams are completed including proper orders entered and ensures image availability for dictation location dependent.
• When assigned to Surgery, maintains communication with Surgery staff, notifying them of potential problems with coverage. Includes notification of surgical nurses and or physician. Does not leave area without communicating whereabouts location dependent.
• 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. Cleans 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 exam.
• 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.
• Able to operate EKG equipment and preform EKG testing location dependent.
• Able to operate DEXA equipment and preform DEXA exams location dependent.
• Able to operate Fluoroscopy equipment a