Radiologic Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment, produce high-quality diagnostic images, and support patient-centered care. You will follow physician orders, apply ALARA principles, and collaborate with radiologists and staff to ensure accurate images and safe procedures.

The role includes instructing patients, maintaining equipment, and utilizing RIS/EMR/PACS, with opportunities to work with students and potentially assist at reception as needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a 2 year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Operate radiology equipment to produce diagnostic images following physician orders.
• Instruct and assist patients, ensuring proper positioning and patient comfort.
• Perform radiographic procedures (fixed and portable) and review images for technical quality.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and radiation safety guidelines.
• Utilize RIS, EMR and PACS per established guidelines.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and safe handling procedures.
• Communicate clearly with patients and colleagues; handle phone duties as needed.
• Exercise clinical judgment within scope of practice.
• May work with students and assist at reception or phones to schedule appointments.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient care

Communication skills

ALARA/safety awareness

Education

AMA-approved 2-year radiologic technology program

HS diploma or GED

Tools

RIS

EMR

PACS

Job description

-May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of specified areas of the body and performs related technical x-ray procedures, in accordance with physicians orders and standard techniques, procedures or specific instructions; to include sterile techniques, basic patient care procedures and monitoring. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Instructs patient in a courteous manner regarding imaging procedures. Positions patients and operates radiographic equipment.
• Performs radiographic procedures, both fixed and portable. Reviews images for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards. Repeats images as needed; submits images for interpretation by radiologist or designee. Practices ALARA principles and ensures proper radiation safety practices.
• Assists with procedures (example: fluoroscopy), follows established guidelines; provides patient education; obtains informed consent as needed; documents appropriate information as required; practices sterile techniques and standard precautions.
• Utilizes Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) following established practice guidelines.
• Follows established quality assurance/quality control program. monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories. Contacts service engineer and promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintains inventory of supplies used, according to established levels.
• Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately both verbally and with written communication. Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served.
• Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice.
• May work with students and may be required to work at the reception desk or on the phones to schedule appointments.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Successful completion of a 2 year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
  

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to operate Radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Excellent customer service skills required, with a focus on patient centered care.
• Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a radiology technologist preferred.

Supports Urgent Care workflows