Radiology Tech

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Rotate

Job type: Per Diem

Hours: 8HRS

Under the supervision of the Radiologist, the Radiologic Technologist II shall provide radiographic services to patients. The technologist shall operate imaging equipment, image processing, prepare radiographic exam rooms, and maintain equipment and supplies. The technologist shall provide imaging service utilizing various modalities and in multiple environments including the Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Suites, the Patient Room, Outpatient Imaging facilities, the Emergency Department and in the Department of Radiology. The Radiologic Technologist's performance and behavior shall be both reflective and supportive of the Mission Statement and Core Values of the hospital. Demographic information limited Patient Health Information as related to job function.

Responsibilities

1) Properly establish / confirm patient identity, verify Physicians order and obtain relevant patient history.

2) Educate patient and explain procedure.

3) Transfer patient to table and position patient for exam to be preformed.

4) Continually monitor patient for safety and comfort, respect patient privacy.

5) Practice proper technique, positioning and radiation safety to keep exposures ALARA

6) Monitor all images for the highest possible quality.

7) Continually display professional communication skills and behavior toward all patients, family members and staff members.

8) Constantly display satisfactory working knowledge of all radiographic equipment and use equipment in appropriate and safe manner.

9) Be proficient with all department equipment and systems, Computerized Radiography, Information Systems, and PACS and document all relevant information appropriately into systems as required.

10) Demonstrate clinical competence, initiative and professionalism at all times.

11) Adhere to all department and hospital policies, including, but not limited to: time and attendance, dress codes, Kronos, documentation of credentials and the use of image markers.

12) Transport patients and assist other modalities with transportation of patients when necessary.

13) Other duties as requested by supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited two-year school of Radiologic Technology, 
• ARRT Registration, state and fluoroscopy licensure required. 
• Three years experience in a Radiologic setting. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, physicians, visitors, and other staff members. 
• Current American Heart Association 
• BLS Certification required (maintain current at all times). 
• State of California fluoroscopic permit, exam eligible within 90 days.

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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