Radiologic Technologist Ii Jobs

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Orients new staff and trains students.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.

Grade 797

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• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• California Venipuncture Certificate.
• California State Fluoroscopy Permit.
• BLS required.
• California Certified Radiologic Technologist License (CRT).

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologist's request.
• California Mammography Certificate (when required for the position).
• Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by the employer.
• (2) Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente without California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application.

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