Diagnostic Imaging Technologist-Radiologist I, Santa Ana (Per Diem, Evening Shift)

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, operates radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of structures in the human body utilized by physicians for the diagnosis of disease processes, pathology, and/or trauma.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward members and coworkers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Utilizes proper Body Mechanics.
• Documents clinical activities and required radiograph information in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional behavior in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

Essential Clinical Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates various x-ray control consoles, portable units, tube assemblies, lock systems, collimators, filters, and tables in order to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and examinations.
• Ensures that correct and required patient identification and left or right marker appears on all films.
• Centers area of interest to film and tube.
• Utilizes appropriate use of phototiming, milliamperes, kilovoltage, seconds, distance, collimation, intensifying screens, film speed, and grids in order to produce diagnostic quality radiographs which demonstrate the area(s) of interest and exhibit acceptable contrast, density, and detail.
• Explains the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation.
• Affords assessments of the patient’s history and overall condition and makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations.
• Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other views required for standard projections.
• Observes all required radiation safety/protection regulations and standards in order to minimize dose and avoid/minimize repeat films, uses lead shielding and collimation as appropriate.
• Critiques radiographs for diagnostic quality and other properties and appropriately consults with supervisor and/or radiologist to clarify any areas of uncertainty.
• Completes requisitions with all required and pertinent information.
• Loads and unloads radiographic film.
• Complies with all required continuing education standards.
• May perform other duties as required and assigned.

Pay Grade

01

Experience

• Certification as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services.
• Registration as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (radiography) issued by the ARRT.
• Graduation from an accredited educational program in diagnostic Radiologic Technology approved by the American Medical Association and the American College of Radiology.
• Valid BLS card.
• Radiology Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California may be required as specified by department.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices, and techniques of radiologic technology.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited educational program in diagnostic Radiologic Technology approved by the American Medical Association and the American College of Radiology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California).
• Basic Life Support.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care medical center or free standing diagnostic imaging center.