X-Ray Technologist (Imaging Specialist-Union)

Silicon Valley Medical Development is currently seeking a talented X-Ray Technologist to join our growing healthcare team!

Pay: $50.62 - $55.87/hour

Location: Willow Glen

Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm with rotating Saturday

Silicon Valley Medical Development, (SVMD) LLC is a growing provider services organization with community-based ambulatory care clinics and practices in Santa Clara County.

SVMD seeks to coordinate care that best fit the needs of the communities we serve, with like-minded people who want to simplify the healthcare experience. With a commitment to teamwork and quality, together we can offer exceptional care to our patients.

The Imaging Specialist I under general supervision will utilize high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (x-ray) to perform radiographic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes operating conventional, equipment in order to obtain radiographs of designated body areas. May perform or assist physicians with more complex examinations by mixing, preparing and administering contrast media, and assisting with sterile procedures.

Patient Care

• Provides excellent patient care practices by clearly explaining procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures (may include fluoroscopic studies)
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
• Determines appropriate technique and exposure factors for optimal radiologic imaging for various body habitus and body parts while utilizing ALARA. This includes variations in age, height, weight, and anatomy.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Adjusts exposure factors to provide quality images for the radiologist or attending physician with proper radiographic details, density, and anatomical accuracy
• Models WeCare principles
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and self

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repair on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned to meet department and company goals
• Contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction
• Completes training
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Adheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirements
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
• Performs work in accordance with established schedules, policies and procedures
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
• Document follow-up information on the system to generate appropriate letters to members and providers.

Minimum Requirements :

• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPM
• Experience working with a PACS or RIS system
• Two (2 ) years of experience working with an EMR
• Ability to perform basic math
• Current Radiology Licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist – (R)ARRT
• Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist License (CRT)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Current California Fluoroscopy Permit
• BLS certification
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills

Preferred:

• 2 years of EPIC EMR experience