Technician - Radiology/ Imaging - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Riverside seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray procedures and complete required paperwork for each patient. Join a team dedicated to quality healthcare and community service since 1935.

You will prep patients, ensure proper positioning and shielding, and collaborate with radiologists. Requirements include a high school diploma, Radiologic Technologist program completion, CRT license, and BLS; fluoroscopy license in CA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program required.
• Valid CRT certification preferred; CA fluoroscopy license required for certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients before x-ray procedures.
• Take and develop x-rays with proper positioning and shielding.
• Process and file films; submit to radiologist for reading.
• Complete paperwork including charge slips and logs.
• Notify nurse or physician of abnormalities in x-ray reports.
• Schedule appointments and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and report malfunctions.
• Release films to requesting facilities with proper forms.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in contrast procedures and basic first aid as necessary.
• Maintain sterile technique and cleanliness of rooms and equipment.

Skills

X-ray preparation

Positioning techniques

Film development

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

SUMMARY:

Perform all x-ray procedures and completes all paperwork required for each patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree required. Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program required, plus twelve months experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Current CRT and preferred ARRT and American Heart Association BLS certification required. For fluoroscopy departments, a current California State License Fluoroscopy is also required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing

the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the

job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other

duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or

informally, either verbally or in writing).

• 1. Assist patients in preparation for x-ray procedures,
• 2. Take and develop x-rays using correct positioning, shielding, equipment, and procedures.
• 3. Process exposed film, critique film, ensures that films are promptly and correctly supplied to the radiologist to be read. Maintain the film library and file films as needed.
• 4. Complete all paperwork including charge slips, logs, etc.
• 5. Appropriately notify nurse or physician of abnormalities in x-ray reports.
• 6. Perform clerical procedures associated with radiology as needed and directed, including the scheduling of appointments, ordering supplies, etc.
• 7. Ensure equipment is functioning properly; notify supervisor of any potential malfunctions.
• 8. Ensure that films are released to the requesting facilities supplying properly completed release forms.
• 9. Recognize patient’s privacy and safeguard those rights.
• 10. Assist physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures, and other elated duties. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
• 11. Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross contamination. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of rooms, equipment, and personnel.
• 12. Secure and return supplies. Maintain room stock.
• 13. Adhere to the prescribed standards for Radiation Safety.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.