Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

Description

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our

comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can

experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be

able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within

an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!

The

Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist (LPRT), supervised by the General

Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director, operates radiographic equipment to

produce diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the

LPRT you will demonstrate proficiency in conducting procedures on patients

across all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to

quality standards. Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist

in sterile technique procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout

the examination process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic

duties in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics

is an integral aspect of this position.

Training

for this role is required. The training will be variable days and shifts Monday

through Friday. The training will primarily occur in our Westwood Hospital area

as needed at Santa Monica and MLK Imaging areas. The

training at those areas may take at least 3 months. The duration of training

and days of the training will be at the discretion of your Direct Supervisor.

The LPRT is

expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and

Santa Monica region. Support at all radiology sites

staffed by UCLA Health is required. All Radiologic Technologists need to

possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance

of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology

Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent

training, maintaining current CRT, CRT - Fluoro and ARRT licensure.

Salary : $55.94 - $73.81 Hourly

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and

application includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.

ARRT

certification - required

• CRT license - required
• Fluoroscopic permit - required

BCLS certificate from American Heart

Association or American Red Cross- required

Completion of minimum 2 years experience in

General Diagnostic environment - preferred

Specialized in more than two areas above and

Special Fluoroscopic Procedures / C-Arms - preferred

Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

graduate

Ability to train, assess, and coach technologists in

advanced mammography and interventional procedures, ensuring clinical

competency and protocol adherence

Knowledge

of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures

within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

Skill

in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions

Telephone

manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact

Understand

the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor

Act)