Radiologic Technologist Lead

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures and support radiologists in fluoroscopic exams. You will prepare and position patients, adjust exposure factors, and ensure safety and quality control.

Responsibilities include operating mobile radiologic equipment, maintaining records, orienting new hires, and covering shifts across Geary and Owens locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of radiology experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Radiologic Technologist certification and listed California licenses.
• BLS certification and venipuncture/fluoroscopy credentials as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for imaging procedures.
• Determines exposure factors based on body part and patient characteristics.
• Operates imaging equipment and adjusts exposure factors for proper image quality.
• Maintains quality control and records; assists radiologists during procedures.
• Trains new hires and provides guidance to students.
• Performs routine maintenance and coordinates repairs as needed.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Equipment operation

Radiation safety

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support

California Venipuncture Certificate

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Fluoroscopy

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• California Venipuncture Certificate; California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
• Specialty Leads must have specialty ARRT and one year experience in that specialty (2). California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologist VI (Lead) Lead Radiologic Technologist: This level requires a CA fluoroscopy permit, CA venipuncture certification, five years of experience and an ARRT (R). Specialty Leads must have Specialty ARRT and meet all Specialty requirements. Existing Lead Radiologic Technologists who do not have ARRT certification will be "grandfathered" to this level in General Diagnostic Radiology and Specialties.
• (2) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed. Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it. For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.
• The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location: California,San Francisco,San Francisco 2238 Geary Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *-Ability to float between 2238 Geary and 1600 Owens locations when needed

Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM

Working Hours End: 03:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: San Francisco Hospital - Mammography - 0206

Pay Range: $78.38 - $88.24 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.