Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem, Day Shift at Adventist Health

Paradise, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

54.07

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

X-ray Equipment Operation, Radiograph Production, Patient Positioning, Equipment Adjustment, Exposure Time Determination, Diagnostic Imaging, PACS Verification, Patient Instruction, Safety Monitoring, Screening Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast. 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 radiological 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 diagnostic radiographs as ordered by physicians, which involves positioning and instructing patients, adjusting equipment settings, and ensuring image quality. Essential functions include performing screening procedures, preparing equipment and rooms, monitoring patient safety during exams, documenting information, and verifying exams on PACS.