Radiologic Technologist (Full-Time, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health; Fisk (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and produce radiographs as ordered by physicians. You will position patients, set exposure parameters, and ensure safety throughout imaging procedures.

Required ARRT-R, CA/HI state licensure, and BLS certification. Fluoroscopy license is required within CA within 6 months of hire. Join a mission-driven team focused on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: Associate’s Degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: ARRT-R required.
• Radiologic Tech license required in state of practice (CA/HI).
• BLS certification required per policy.
• Fluoroscopy license required in CA within 6 months of hire.
• Facility specific license/certifications: BLS required; Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) required.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs as ordered by physicians.
• Positions and instructs patients prior to examination and determines proper exposure.
• Prepares equipment and examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positions patients for imaging exams and monitors safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images and documents exam information.
• Reports important information to the physician and verifies exams on PACS.

Education

Associate's Degree in radiologic technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America‘s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California‘s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• 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 apply.

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ABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 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 more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God‘s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Location:Arvin, CA-93203