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Kaiser Permanente · 3 months ago

Radiologic Tech V- IR and CT - On Call

California-Redwood City-Redwood City Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiologic Tech V specializing in IR and CT on an on-call basis. The role involves performing radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures, operating radiographic equipment, and ensuring optimal diagnostic quality while providing patient care.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures

Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation

Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures

Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician

Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required

Moves imaging equipment into specified position

Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy

Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside

Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations

Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician

Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control

Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed

Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed

Orients new hires and trains students

Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist

Performs other related duties as necessary

Qualification

Radiologic Technologist CertificateARRT CertificationVenipuncture CertificationFluoroscopy CertificationBasic Life SupportACLSPatient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in two Specialties (Identify specialties: IR, and/or CT) OR one year of experience in each Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in each Specialty, OR 1 year of experience in one Specialty with an ARRT in that Specialty and two years of experience in a second Specialty

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Mammography Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support

ACLS - When required for the position

Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement

Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it

For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application

The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request