Outpatient Radiology Technologist - $41-62 per hour

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Care FSA

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Adventist Health in San Luis Obispo, California seeks an Outpatient Radiology Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and produce diagnostic images for patients in an outpatient setting.

The role requires ARRT-R and CA RT licensure, BLS certification, and fluoroscopy licensing within 6 months. Education preferred is an Associate's degree in radiologic technology, with ongoing facility credentials and patient safety focus.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred
• ARRT-R certification required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in CA and HI required
• BLS certification required
• Fluoroscopy license in CA within 6 months of hire
• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) license: Required

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs as ordered by physicians.
• Positions patients and instructs them prior to examination.
• Adjusts equipment settings and determines exposure parameters.
• Verifies exams on PACS and documents exam information.

Skills

Patient positioning

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

Tools

PACS

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Outpatient Radiology Technologist for a job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Adventist Health is seeking a Outpatient Radiology Technologist for a job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may allow.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Adventist Health Job ID #68894. Posted job title: radiologic technologist (outpatient), full-time, day shift

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account