Radiology Tech II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in California seeks a Radiology Technologist for a per diem position in Radiology. The role rotates shifts and performs routine and specialized imaging per departmental protocol, under physician direction without constant supervision.

Provides patient care across ages and ensures safety and quality of films. Responsibilities include fluoroscopy under supervision, proper patient positioning, maintaining records, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• Two years acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
• Current State of CA CRT License
• Current ARRT
• Current State of CA Fluoroscopy license (or within 6 months of hire/ transfer)
• Current State of CA Mammography License preferred
• Venipuncture preferred

Responsibilities

• Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care for all patients.
• Performs procedures in systematic and efficient manner, focusing on anatomy to be imaged.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills via quality of films and appropriate techniques.
• Practices radiation safety and reports any radiation safety concerns to management.
• Performs Fluoroscopy under the supervision of a Licensed Supervisor (MD).
• Uses correct patient positioning and exposure factors.
• Provides patient care for radiology, IV, O2, IV Pump, etc.
• Maintains patient records and documentation accurately.
• Charges supplies accurately.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Participates in routine cleaning of radiology equipment.
• Uses resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Participates in Radiology QA, MQSA, and related processes.
• Complies with JCAHO, DHS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiology program

BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

CA CRT License

ARRT Certification

CA Fluoroscopy license

CA Mammography License

Venipuncture

Job description

Job Type

Per Diem

Job Shift

Rotate

Department

Radiology

Produces clinical diagnostic radiographic films. Performs routine diagnostic imaging procedures according departmental protocol, policy and procedures and established standards of practice. Operates radiographic equipment, develops film, prepares room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provides patient care services using general and specialized imaging modalities under the direction of a physician but not requiring constant technical supervision. Radiology services are provided to patients of all ages.

Applies ionizing radiation in the performance of a variety of technical procedures for radiological diagnosis. Responsible for patient care safety. Assists physicians in the performance of procedures and the administration of contrast media. Assumes responsibility for designated procedures and equipment. Participates in orientation of Radiology Department staff. Works cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional Radiological Technologist practice in the clinical setting.

• 1. Verbalizes and/ or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, i.e. assuring neonate is never left unattended and geriatric patient skin integrity assessed and maintained, etc.
• 2. Performs procedures in systematic and efficient manner, focusing on anatomy to be imaged while considering status of patient.
• 3. Demonstrates competency in technical skills as evidenced by quality, accuracy of films produced, and appropriateness of techniques used.
• 4. Practices radiation safety and informs management immediately in all cases when a radiation safety question or problem exists.
• 5. Performs Fluoroscopy under the direct supervision of a Licensed Supervisor(M.D.)
• 6. Utilizes correct patient positioning, and exposure factors.
• 7. Provides appropriate patient care for radiology, IV, O2, IV Pump, etc.
• 8. Maintains patient records and documentation accurately.
• 9. Charges supplies accurately.
• 10. Performs equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• 11. Participates in routine cleaning of radiology equipment.
• 12. Uses resources in a cost-effective manner.
• 13. Performs and/or participates in the Radiology services Process Improvement, QualityAssurance, Quality Control and MQSA activities as may be required.
• 14. Conforms, performs and/or participants in all mandated and/or voluntary programs of the Imaging services to comply with the provisions of JCAHO, DHS, and any regulatory agency requirements

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited radiology program

Minimum Experience/Skills

Two (2) years recent acute care hospital experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified)
• Current State of CA CRT License
• Current ARRT
• Current State of CA Fluoroscopy license (or within 6 months of hire/ transfer)
• Current State of CA Mammography License preferred
• Venipuncture preferred

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