Rad Technologist I

Kaiser Permanente; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Wailuku, Hawaii, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist I to perform general radiology, fluoroscopic imaging, and DEXA studies across multiple care settings, while monitoring QC and patient safety. The role includes on-site coverage in Radiology, ED, Surgery, Morgue, and portable bedside locations.

Responsibilities include protocol-based imaging, immobilization, ALARA safety, and participation in on-call rotations with ongoing education to maintain quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in radiologic technology from an accredited program.
• Or two years of experience in a directly related area.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic exams per departmental protocols across radiology, OR, ED and patient rooms.
• Reviews orders and patient history, consults with radiologists as needed.
• Ensures patient identification, privacy, and data entry accuracy in RIS.
• Prepares sterile fields, contrast agents, and required supplies.
• Operates fluoroscopy and DEXA systems and reviews images for radiologist interpretation.
• Performs DEXA studies and positions patients with immobilization.
• Maintains equipment QC, safety, and ALARA precautions.
• Participates in on-call rotations and continuing education.

Education

Associates degree in radiologic technology

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct and indirect supervision, performs general radiology, fluoroscopic imaging, and DEXA examinations. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality control of DEXA studies. Performs imaging procedures in multiple care settings, including Radiology, Emergency Department, Surgery, Morgue, and portable bedside locations, ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging and quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging department as well as operating room, emergency department and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required and selects technical factors that will result in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders, correlates patients clinical history with exam being performed; reviews previous studies when follow up and progressive studies are requested. Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed. Completes patient history assessment and/or DEXA patient fracture assessment form and transmits form into the Radiology PACS system.

• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.) Assists with screening patients for contraindications.

• Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.

• Assists radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures; operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the general radiology, fluoroscopy and portable imaging systems.

• Performs DEXA studies and procedures. Positions patients provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required. Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders with peers and consults with attending Radiologists as needed.

• Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the DEXA systems: performs system quality control (QC) as required. Post processes/reviews images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.

• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.

• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure. Provides service-oriented communication with patients; explaining procedure; answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.

• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self. Records fluoroscopy time used during procedures.

• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.

• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.

• Rotates and shares on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.

• Pursues ongoing continuing education.

• Attend departmental meetings and/or in-service presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.

• Post-mortem radiology, take x-rays of cadaver or corpse at hospital morgue.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience

• N/A.

• Education

• Associates degree in radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.

• License, Certification, Registration

• Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma, fluoroscopy, surgery and DEXA experience.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Rad Technologist I

LOCATION: Wailuku, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1454465

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.