Radiology Technician

Pain Management Associates - Laguna; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Pain Management Associates - Laguna is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform fluoroscopic procedures in the outpatient surgery department, following professional radiology practice standards. You will support imaging patient care, file room tasks, clerical duties, and physician assistance to ensure complete patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, shielding, operating fluoroscopy equipment, maintaining the room, and documenting patient records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current radiologic technologist fluoroscopy certification.
• Two years radiologic experience with training in radiologic techniques.
• Two-year radiologic technology program approved by AMA and ACR.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position and prepare patients for radiologic examinations with appropriate shielding.
• Operate fluoroscope to produce radiographs for physician diagnosis.
• Maintain equipment and clean the room between procedures.
• Keep records and reports; assist physician as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Certified Radiologic Technologist in fluoroscopy

Two years radiologic experience

Two-year radiologic technology program

BLS certified

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of patients of all age groups, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards. Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician/Chief of the Medical Facility

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

• Under direction, incumbents may instruct and prepare patients for radiologic examinations;
• Determine the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients appropriately;
• Prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass
• Positioning patients so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed.
• Position and operate fluoroscope to provide images of all parts of the human body for the physician to use in the diagnosis of disease or injury.
• Maintain equipment and clean room between procedures.
• Monitors patients during the procedure.
• Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x-ray beam to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail and contrast.
• Keep records and files;
• Make reports as needed and other related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of modern radiologic equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy of the human body; standardized radiologic clinical procedures; thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required; the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment; and the ordering and storing of supplies.

Ability to communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; keep simple records, follow directions, analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

EDUCATION: (include any licenses or certifications required)

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Possession of a current valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in fluoroscopy.
• Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist. (Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.) or
• Successful completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American College of Radiology.
• BLS certified

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Knowledge of email systems such a Microsoft Outlook sufficient to communicate with both internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel sufficient to create simple documents such as memos and reports, enter data, copy or cut and paste data and print results.

OTHER

• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. For the majority of our positions this would be a climate-controlled office environment during normal business hours. Occasional evening and/or weekend work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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