Radiologic Technologist II
Kaiser Permanente · Honolulu, HI · 1 wk ago
$48.59–$49.73/hrInternship
Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery, and portable bedside service areas.
Responsibilities
- Performs radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging department, operating room, emergency department, and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required, and selects technical factors that will result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
- Reviews orders, correlates patients' clinical history with exam being performed; reviews previous studies when follow-up and progressive studies are requested.
- Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
- Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.
- Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
- Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
- Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays, and disposables to be used in assigned area.
- Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
- Assists radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures.
- Operates the general radiology, fluoroscopy, and portable imaging systems; understands all system features and performance capabilities.
- Post processes/reviews images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
- Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.
- Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
- Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
- Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
- Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
- Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at the end of procedure.
- Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
- Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self.
- Records fluoroscopy time used during procedures.
- Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
- Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
- Rotates and shares on-call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
- Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as needed.
- Accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during their clinical assignments.
- Pursues ongoing continuing education.
- Attends departmental meetings and/or in-service presentations as needed or required.
- Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year (2,080 hours) general radiology experience as a registered technologist.
- Associate's degree in radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years directly related experience.
- Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire.
- Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma, fluoroscopic, and surgery experience.
Schedule
- Shift: Variable
- Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Working Hours Start: 09:30 AM
- Working Hours End: 08:00 PM
- Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Pay
$48.59 - $49.73 / hour
Location
Moanalua Medical Center - Radiology-General, Honolulu, Hawaii
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Work Setting: Onsite