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County of San Mateo · 4 months ago

Radiologic Technologist I/II/III

San Mateo County, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$55.35/hr - $69.20/hr

County of San Mateo is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. They are seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist I/II/III to perform standard and routine radiographic procedures, as well as specialized diagnostic areas such as CT and Mammography, while ensuring high-quality imaging and patient cooperation.

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Responsibilities

Perform radiographic examinations of varying difficulty by positioning the patient and programming proper exposure factors and table movements

Select proper techniques to produce quality images while keeping dose low

Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed standards

Does portable radiographic work in Surgery, Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Inpatient Units and the Morgue

Perform various CT scans following set protocols or radiologist instructions and instruct patients in preparation for the procedure

Perform patient positioning and table movement

Identify anatomies and produce images of pathologies

Select appropriate equipment for various types of procedures

Administer oral and rectal contrast media for enhancement of scan

Prepare contrast media for injection

Assist in CT guided biopsies

Perform quality control and record results

Prepare examination room for type of examination scheduled and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available

Prepare patient for examination and coordinate with nursing duty station on patient preparation

Maintain established aseptic procedure protocols

Assist physicians in performing head, body, leg, gastrointestinal and renal angiographic and vascular procedures

Respond to emergencies as needed

Schedule and instruct patients in interventional procedures

Perform quality, routine and specialty mammographic views

Perform quality controls and record results

Maintain infection control standards

Provide patient education/instruction and scheduling

Assist in training Radiologic Technology students in various diagnostic procedures in specialty areas

Assume responsibility for accurate data collection for quality assurance procedures

Perform mandated quality controls and record results

Administer CPR to patients in emergencies

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiologic Technologist CertificationMammography CertificationCT CertificationX-ray Imaging TechniquesPatient PositioningFirst AidCPR AdministrationPatient InteractionTraining Others

Required

Certification as a Radiologic and Fluoroscopic Technologist issued by the State of California (CRT)

Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

One year of radiologic experience which has resulted in demonstrated competence in X-ray examinations and in either Invasive Fluoroscopy Procedures or Mammography (for Radiologic Technologist II)

Two years of radiologic experience which has resulted in demonstrated competence in X-ray examinations and in either Invasive Fluoroscopy Procedures or Mammography and at least one other diagnostic procedural area (for Radiologic Technologist III)

Ability to perform all standard/routine radiographic procedures

Ability to perform or be able to be trained in performing procedures in at least two specialized diagnostic areas

Ability to work independently in providing a full range of varied shift coverage that includes PMs, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

Ability to gain cooperation of patients in order to obtain high quality images

Ability to work with patients of varying ages

Knowledge of applicable X-ray and imaging equipment and techniques

Knowledge of regional and gross anatomy and physiology of the human body

Knowledge of trans-sectional anatomy of the human body

Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with the two other specialized areas of competence

Knowledge of X-ray occupational radiation hazards

Knowledge of procedures and use of pressure injectors, monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques and contrast media

Skill to follow oral and written instructions

Skill to deal tactfully with patients and physicians

Skill to assist in instructing and training others

Skill to administer first aid and CPR

Skill to position patients and make sharp, clear images of designated areas

Preferred

Mammography and/or Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning experience is strongly preferred

Certification in Mammography issued by the State of California (CRT) (for Radiologic Technologist II if assigned to Mammography)

Certification in Mammography issued by the State of California (CRT) and Certification in Mammography issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (for Radiologic Technologist III)

Certification in Computerized/Computed Tomography (CT) issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (for Radiologic Technologist III)

Company

County of San Mateo

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County of San Mateo is a government agency that strives to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the community.

Founded in 1856

Redwood City, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.smcgov.org

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