Radiology Tech - Ancillary Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Provides radiology and back office support to a private practice clinic. Position may be supervised by the clinic director, member physicians and/or office manager.

Departmental Specific Summary

As an integral part of the Imaging services Team; the Radiologic Technologist provides support to the Department by performing diagnostic radiology procedures in a variety of clinical settings, including ambulatory clinics and surgery centers. This position may be required to travel to other community locations as needed for patient care.

Essential Duties

• Performs radiographic examinations and assists with fluoroscopic examinations. Checks all x-rays to ensure quality standards concur with physician requirements.

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by the physician.

• Develops film. Performs quality checks on developed film to ensure adequacy of print for diagnostic purposes.

• Performs duties of a darkroom technician as needed.

• Manages patient support activities such as patient flow, preparation, clean up and turn-around of examination rooms.

• Assists physician with medical examinations and dissemination of patient education materials.

• Positions and instructs the patient for examination. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and exposure time for each radiograph.

• Cleans cassettes and screens. Maintains x-ray equipment. Makes minor adjustments as required.

• Ensures safety of self, co-workers and patients by strict adherence to departmental safety procedures.

• Checks and tests equipment in accordance with established safety protocols.

• Provides back-up support to other members of the private practice as appropriate.

• Orders supplies; utilizes and maintains equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent

• Req Specialized/technical training Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.

• Req 1 year Radiology experience either as a Radiologic or Student Technologist.

• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.

• Req Must be comfortable with computers and medical terminology.

• Req Must have technical skills to operate radiography equipment and computers.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Certified Radiologic Technologist (CDPH)

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

• Req Radiography (ARRT) Radiography certification from ARRT (R)

• Req Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit (CDPH)

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)