Radiologic Technologist (PD)-Sonora-CA-15442-Pay Negotiable

Radiologic Technologist (PD)

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.

Education & Experience
• Associate's Degree in radiologic 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 from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment (Required (in CA within 6 months of hire))
• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) (Required)

Key Responsibilities
• 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.