Radiologic Technologist III - MV, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente

Moreno Valley, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Antiseptics, Cardiovascular, Clinical Competency, Code Blue, Data Collection, Develop Methodologies, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Film, Infection Control, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Order Supplies, Outpatient Care, Pacemaker, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Surgical Procedures, Testing, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Moreno Valley, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners and angiography equipment; develops x-ray film; maintains adequate records; assists physician in fluoroscopic examinations; operates portable x-ray equipment, and follows standard radiation and safety procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Essential Functions: Patient Procedures and Activities

• Explain test procedures and purpose. • Demonstrate equipment for patient. • Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures. • Assist in obtaining tissue specimens. • Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures. • Follow standard infection control procedures. • Lift patients. • Modify treatment techniques which do not require change in physician orders. • Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures. • Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures. • Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imagining tests. • Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) and stat requests. • Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas. • Transport patients to/from procedure area. • Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations. • Assist in cardiovascular procedures. • Develop digital or film images and make prints if applicable. • Load and unload imaging film in radiology equipment. • Mix and administer barium to patients. • Perform whole body CT scans. • Take radiographs. • Assist physician with inpatient and outpatient pacemaker procedures. • Perform radiation safety monitoring. • Clean darkroom, procedures room, and work area. • Records patient information. • Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions. • Compile data for Quality Assurance. • Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms and records, and requisitions for pre-op work.

Equipment and Instruments

• Check emergency equipment. • Restock supplies in examination rooms. • Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies. • Set up instruments and surgical trays. • Operate radiology equipment, and portable x-ray equipment. • Arrange for repair of equipment. • Inspect equipment and instruments for damage. • Maintain equipment in good working order.

Materials and Supplies

• Fill requests for equipment and supplies. • Maintain and order supplies. • Dispose of expendable medical supplies, and of used syringes and contaminated materials. • Inventory equipment and supplies. • Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment. • Replenish supplies and equipment. • Maintain patient information material.

Administrative and Other

• Instruct radiology students in Radiologic technology. • Orient and train new or less experienced personnel. • Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs. • Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. • Conduct in service training. • Maintain current licensure/certifications, and proficiency in clinical skills.

Other Activities and Responsibilities

• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. • Performs other duties as required.

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers