Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem (8hr Shifts), Oakhurst Medical Office at Adventist Health

Reedley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

52.14

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operate X-ray Equipment, Radiograph Production, Patient Positioning, Equipment Adjustment, Voltage Determination, Exposure Time Determination, Screening Procedures, Patient Instruction, Equipment Preparation, Room Preparation, Image Production, Documentation, PACS Verification, Diagnostic Interpretation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Job Summary: Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire Facility Specific License/Certifications: Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required Essential Functions: Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams. Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician. Verifies exams on PACS. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The technologist operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs as ordered by physicians, which involves positioning and instructing patients, adjusting equipment settings, and determining proper exposure parameters. Essential functions include performing screening procedures, explaining exams, preparing equipment and rooms, monitoring patients for safety, producing diagnostic images, documenting information, and reporting findings to the physician.