American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Corporate Policies, Data Analysis, Data Storage, Emergency Response, English Language, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Medical Imaging, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Physician Verbal/Telephone Orders, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Restaurant, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Willing to Travel
Description
Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions. We are located near the I-605 and I-10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience.
Job Summary
- Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.
Essential Functions
- Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by state and company policies
- Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
- Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
- Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
- Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
- Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
- Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
- Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
- Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
- Corroborate a patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
- Postprocess images and data
- Verify archival storage of exam data
- Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
- Identify and respond to emergency situations
- Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
- Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
- Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
- Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
- Provide optimal patient care
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Must have good and regular attendance
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Salary Range: $24.45 - $30.40/Hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
Licenses/Certification
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
- Current BLS certification
- State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
Experience
- One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred
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Knight Health Holdings LLC