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Kaiser Permanente · 1 month ago

Radiologic Technologist II - Mammo

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiologic Technologist II specialized in mammography. The role involves performing radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians, ensuring optimal diagnostic quality while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

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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 staff and trains students

Performs other related duties as necessary

Qualification

CA Mammo certificationRadiologic Technologist CertificateFluoroscopy CertificateBasic Life SupportPatient communicationTeam collaboration

Required

CA Mammo required

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support

California Mammography Certificate (when required for the position)

Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by the employer

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

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

(2) 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