Radiologic Technologist - Primary and Specialty Care, Santa Luis Obispo

Description

In this position, you will support patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, you will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.

Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area

Perform procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders

Exhibit solid understanding and collaborate with departments as it relates to radiological services

Demonstrate proper equipment usage, use appropriate technique charts, follow appropriate exposure index ranges and assure markers are set appropriately Provides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment

Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice

Set up exam room / procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs

Adhere to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines

Manage patient care flow and assists with monitoring message pools and standard work

Perform patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical / surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Salary range : $46.21-$56.32 Hourly

Qualifications

Required :

Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) certification(must include / cover digital radiography, chest, extremities, skull, and torso-skeletal).

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Current BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Graduate from JRCERT program

Skill in performing all daily tasks independently, while working as part of a team, within a demanding environment.

Ability to promote team ownership of a project and avoid personal control.

Ability to prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within the time allotted.

Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other outside offices both in person and over the phone.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.