Radiology Technologist - Radiology - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (7:30AM to 4:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the philosophy of patient safety and reporting of potential or actual safety issues.
• Attends in-service classes as assigned.
• Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification in the PACS system.
• Effectively uses the Information Systems programs for daily duties and billing procedures.
• Lifts and transfers patients
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information. Abides by HIPAA regulations to access PHI only as necessary for job classification.
• Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager.
• Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning, technique selection, selection of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices. Provides educational information to family members, as required.
• Responsible for quality imaging including proper exposure factors, lead marking, and patient positioning. Demonstrates knowledge, competency of radiological techniques.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of radiological equipment
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Reviews Radiology requisition verifies examination with doctors? orders, checks patient history and special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing AIDET for Patient Satisfaction
• Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime, as directed.
• Other duties, as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (Required)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology Program.

Preferred (Not required)

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Minimum of one year in acute hospital base experience preferred. No prior experience required for all Methodist Hospital radiology interns.

Preferred (Not required)

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• ARRT Registration required.
• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist required.
• Current California Fluoroscopy Permit required.
• California Fluoroscopy Permit required within 90 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Preferred (Not required)

Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $43.20 - $58.08. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations .

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director, performs all diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department's Medical Director. Rotates shifts, on call and standby. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.