Radiology Technologist ARRT Part Time

ScionHealth; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Diego is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our team. You will perform general and specific X‑ray procedures, document orders, and ensure patient safety throughout each exam.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, positioning, developing films, cleaning the X‑ray room, and reporting any unusual findings. ARRT accredited training and current CPR certification are required, with at least one year in diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• Completion of ARRT accredited program.
• ARRT registration and CPR certification required.
• State licensure as required by the state in which employed.

Responsibilities

• Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies.
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-ray procedures, adjusting equipment and exposure.
• Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
• Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences.
• Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
• Prepares patient for X-ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.

Education

Completion of ARRT accredited program

ARRT registration

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long‑term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight‑bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Job Summary

As a Radiology Technologist you will:

• Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X‑rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).
• Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
• Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X‑rays.
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
• Cleans and disinfects X‑ray room and equipment.
• Prepares patient for X‑ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.

Pay Range: $27.03 - $35.31/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of ARRT accredited program

Certification/Licenses:

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration. Current CPR certification. State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience:

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging