Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Desert Care Network

About the role

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs responsibility for the care and safety of patients undergoing medical imaging studies and continually monitors patients for safety and comfort while respecting patient privacy.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
• Educates and explains procedures to patients to prepare patients for medical imaging procedures.
• Selects the proper imaging techniques, positioning, and radiation safety practices to keep exposures ALARA.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Completes all necessary PACS functions to assure timely presentation of images to radiologists.
• Assists in maintaining basic records, reports, and files.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Takes standby call at least once a week on a rotational basis scheduled by department needs.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Completes all tasks in a timely fashion.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including newborn, pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Maintains dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties; maintains PAR levels.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings, reads all monthly staff meeting minutes, and is responsible for understanding information presented during staff meetings.
• Maintains hospital requirements, policies and standards on confidentiality.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities as directed.
• Complies with all organizational policies.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital and the Medical Imaging Department.
• Exhibits clinical competence, initiative, and professionalism at all times while constantly demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of radiology protocols.
• Uses imaging equipment in an appropriate and safe manner while following department protocols and monitoring their exams for the highest quality images.
• Proficient with all department equipment and systems including the RIS, EHR, and PACS and documents all relevant information appropriately into each system as required.
• Makes efficient use of down time to prevent bottlenecks in workflow (example: assists other modalities with transportation of patients when appropriate and necessary).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Management Team.
• Properly confirms the patient’s identity, verifies physician orders, and obtains relevant patient history.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Must have active CA – CRT certification; Certified by the State of California to administer radiation.
• Current California Fluoroscopy license (New grads will have 120 days from date of hire to obtain).
• Certified by the ARRT and must have a current ARRT R.T. (R) certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication and Basic computer knowledge.
• Preferred: Competent skills to perform DEXA Scans. Willingness to cross train into other modalities. New grads are encouraged to apply.