Radiology Technologist ARRT Per Diem

Scionhealth; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,236 - 48,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Diego is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with a focus on patient safety and image quality. You will assist with patient preparation, positioning and documentation in a 70-bed long-term acute care setting.

Responsibilities include operating X-ray equipment, adjusting exposure, developing films, maintaining sterility and following procedures to ensure accurate and timely imaging.

Qualifications

• Completion of ARRT accredited program.
• ARRT registration.
• Current CPR certification; State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed.
• One year of diagnostic imaging experience.

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‑rays. Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain patient position; 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.
• Clears and disinfects X‑ray room and equipment.
• Prepares patient for X‑ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at the end of procedures.

Education

ARRT accredited program

ARRT registration

CPR certification

State licensure as required

Job description

Radiology Technologist

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

• 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 patient position; 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
• Clears and disinfects X‑ray room and equipment
• Prepares patient for X‑ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at the 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

License/Certification

• 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