San Leandro Hosp. Multi-Mdlty Rad Tech. CT, Xray, FT, Benefited, Night w/ Diff, 8hrs, 1.0fte

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist (Multiple Modality) to perform general radiography and fluoroscopy in the Department of Radiology/Imaging Services. The role includes processing images, maintaining records, and ensuring radiation safety in accordance with ALARA principles.

The candidate will work CT and X-ray, with a night shift and night differential pay. Requires California licensure and ARRT certifications with relevant modality credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification and California licensure required or pending.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with contrast administration.
• Rotate assignments to meet department needs.
• Process images using CR/DR/Film and PACS.
• Maintain examination/dose/contrast records with two patient identifiers.
• Move patients and assist in patient transport.
• Optimize technical factors for radiographic procedures.
• May train students and assist in unfamiliar procedures.

Skills

PACS proficiency

Radiologic tech

Patient immobilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Summary

Role Overview

Under close supervision, the Radiologic Technologist (Multiple Modality) performs a variety of duties in the Department of Radiology/ Imaging Services of Alameda Health System related to general Radiography/Fluoroscopy. Performs various diagnostic imaging examinations of patients as directed for diagnostic and treatment purposes according to established procedures. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists Physician in administering opaque media (contrast)
• Rotates assignments within the department by assigned shifts as required to meet departmental needs
• Processes Images as appropriate for Modality (CR/DR/Film) and is proficient in utilizing the PACS system (Picture Archival Communications)
• Maintains adequate records of examinations/dose/contrast as directed, and appropriately utilizing two patient identifier with each patient exam
• Assists with movement of patients (rooming/transport)
• Assists in the development/optimization of technical factors for radiographic procedures
• May assist in equipment or procedures not routinely taught in school
• May assist in the training of students
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with designate areas or procedures as required
• Performs all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by employer.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of environment and supplies
• Ensure utilization of non-expired supplies by checking stock regularly and using “first in first out” rule of re stocking
• Produces Radiographs, positions and transfers patients, and provides immobilization devices as necessary to obtain images
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Ensure utilizing techniques that promote ALARA on an individual patient basis (As Low as Reasonably Achieved) for radiation exposure
• Selects and operates all imaging equipment as directed and licensed to perform.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education: High school Diploma or equivalent, Graduation from an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, or military equivalent.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience: Proficient in a minimum of two Modalities. Modalities may include: Xray and Fluoroscopy, All must have this plus one additional modality: NOTE: for CT/MRI Internal promotion must have required below prior to promotion, External hire, must obtain within 6 months for CT/MRI), CT (Computed Tomography)- ARRT (CT) Required, Venipuncture Certificate Required, Mammography CRT (M) Required, MRI- ARRT (MRI) Required.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid certificate as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification, and other ARRT certifications as it relates to each modality where appropriate

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Additional Information

Note: The Candidate will be required to work both CT and X-RAY. This is a night shift opening with Night Diff Pay over base rate.

Pay Range $64.78 - $85.13/hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.