Radiology Tech - Per Diem - La Jolla - 141328

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exams across General Diagnostic Radiology. The role requires advanced radiologic technology knowledge, strict adherence to radiation safety, and collaboration with radiologists and staff to ensure optimal image quality.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, image acquisition, data entry, and image review to maintain compliance with policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced knowledge of radiologic technology.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of radiation safety principles.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution with patients, coworkers, physicians and health-care members.
• Follows established protocols to achieve high-quality images.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams using fixed and portable imaging equipment.
• Prepare and position patient according to established protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
• Enter complex data into the computer system and verify radiographs for technical quality.
• Review and evaluate images to ensure quality and compliance with policies and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with staff and physicians; assist other technologists as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Radiologic technology knowledge

Education

California CRT-R

CRT-F within 6 months

ARRT R.T.(ARRT)

BART or BLS

Rad Tech program graduate

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Working under general supervision, incumbent performs routine to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic exams using fixed and portable imaging equipment throughout General Diagnostic Radiology, in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. Requires advanced knowledge of radiologic technology. Acts as a Diagnostic subject matter expert and assists other technologists as needed. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of principles of radiation safety.

Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Follows protocols specified by the Radiologist. Enters complex data into the computer system. Reviews, verifies and evaluates images and radiographs to ensure technical quality and image quality. Ensures compliance with related policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution techniques with patients, coworkers, physicians and all other health care members. Other duties as assigned.

Depending on experience, license and certifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Rad Tech or Sr Rad Tech level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent graduate of a school of radiologic technology.

• California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT-R).

• California Radiology Technologist of Fluoroscopy (CRT-F) within six (6) months of hire, Must possess to be considered for Sr. Rad tech.

• Registered Technologist for Radiography issued by ARRT (R.T(R)(ARRT)).

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Less than 18 months of recent experience in a similar role and setting or a new graduate of an approved radiologic technology program (Rad Tech) OR more than 18 months of experience (Sr. Rad Tech).

• Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience in a similar role and setting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $130,166 - $130,166 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.34 - $62.34

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).