Senior Radiology Technician - Per Diem

The Per Diem Senior Radiologist Technician is a member of the UCR Student Health Services (SHS). UCR SHS provides comprehensive medical services to support the health and wellness needs of our highly diverse student body. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, this position performs radiologic procedures and administrative functions for the Student Health Radiology Unit. Independently perform duties/tasks as outlined. Meet as needed with the Chief Medical Officer or designee to discuss operations and concerns. Please Note: This position's classification and salary range are currently under review. The anticipated classification is 8990 RADLG TCHNO SR PD with a step rate of $56.72 an hour. Candidates may be required to perform an assessment as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Senior Radiology Technician - Per Diem is $56.72 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.\n \nEnsure compliance with applicable safety and regulator standards, service needs of SHS and its patients, and standards established by the Chief Physician. Perform radiological studies adhering to accepted technical and safety standards, e.g. proper positioning of the patient. Select proper technical factors and program equipment accordingly to produce optimal radiographic image and ensure quality control standards. Develop film using standardized processing methods. Provide radiation safety protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Ensure orderliness and cleanliness of all areas to optimize care services. Direct patient flow to ensure prompt provision of services. Monitor and ensure appropriate and accurate use of automated systems used by the unit. Participate in assessing film selection and other technical factors to attain optimal results. Introduce new imaging technologies and product innovation as directed, and in cooperation with Chief Physician, Providers, and staff.Ensure practice of customer service and continuous quality improvement philosophies. Train new per-diem staff before they are able to cover for sick and vacation as well as ongoing training when new systems are utilized. Review work of per-diem staff for peer review purposes. Provide and review statistics on utilization with input from the business operations manager. Support ongoing coverage for unit operations. Using judgment and discretion, problem solve, resolve issues related to SHS Radiology. Maintain ongoing awareness of industry standards. Maintain all safety standards and regulations, as needed to pass inspection from the California Department of Public Health and The Acreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Arrange for transportation of patients as needed.\n \nSkill in operating radiographic film processor.Ability to assess radiographic film quality.Skill in using the standard fixed and mobile x-ray imaging equipment.Ability to work as part of a team, and ability to establish cooperativeworking relationships with administrators, supervisors, doctors, peers and public.Oral and written communication skills to collect and clearly conveyinformation to physicians, staff, patients and the public, using correct vocabulary, grammar and tact.Demonstrated experience working in a college or university environment.\n \nOral and written communication skills to collect and clearly conveyinformation to physicians, staff, patients and the public, using correct vocabulary, grammar and tact. Skill in using the standard fixed and mobile x-ray imaging equipment. Ability to work as part of a team, and ability to establish cooperativeworking relationships with administrators, supervisors, doctors, peers and public. Skill in operating radiographic film processor. Ability to assess radiographic film quality.Demonstrated experience working in a college or university environment.