Radiologic Tech V- IR and CT - On Call

Radiologic Tech V- IR and CT - On Call at Kaiser Permanente summary :

This role involves performing specialized and routine diagnostic radiologic imaging procedures using IR and CT technologies to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases and injuries. The Radiologic Technologist operates, adjusts, and maintains imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort, complying with radiation protection standards. The position requires relevant certifications, experience in specified specialties, and involves preparing images for physician review without supervisory duties.

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 851

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Mammography Certificate (California)

Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

Additional Requirements :

The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request.

Preferred Qualifications :

Keywords :

radiologic technologist, interventional radiology, computed tomography, diagnostic imaging, radiography, patient care, radiation safety, ARRT certification, medical imaging, fluoroscopy