Radiology Technologist

Tenet Desert is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Joshua Tree, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

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Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where you’ll benefit from:

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•A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home
•A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs
•A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals

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Summary

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Under the supervision of the Radiologist and Department Management Team, the Radiology Technologist –Advanced (“Tech”) shall provide radiographic imaging services to patients by performing general diagnostic radiological procedures and general fluoroscopic procedures as required of the position of Tech. Additionally, the Tech will perform DEXA scans based on department needs. The Tech shall operate imaging equipment and image processing equipment, prepare radiographic exam rooms, and maintain department equipment and supplies. The Tech shall provide medical imaging services utilizing various modalities including Radiology, Computer Tomography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging; while maintaining competencies in these assigned areas. The Tech will provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient. Additionally, the Tech will provide services for inpatients, outpatients; hospital operating suites, the emergency department (ED), and the continuing care center (CCC). 

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Maintains quality assurance and performance improvement activities within the department as directed. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Requires excellent customer service skills.

Primary Duties 

• Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of patients undergoing medical imaging studies and continually monitors patients for safety and comfort while respecting patient privacy.
• Properly confirms the patient’s identity, verifies physician orders, and obtains relevant patient history.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
• Educates and explains procedures to patients to prepare patients for medical imaging procedures.  
• Selects appropriate equipment to use based on modality. Selects the proper imaging techniques, positioning, and radiation safety practices to keep exposures ALARA.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Ability to assess and interact effectively with all age groups from the Neonate to the geriatric patient.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Completes all necessary PACS functions to assure timely presentation of images to radiologists.
• Assists in maintaining basic records, reports, and files.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Takes standby call at least once a week on a rotational basis scheduled by department needs. 
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Completes all tasks in a timely fashion.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including newborn, pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties; maintains PAR levels.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings, reads all monthly staff meeting minutes, and is responsible for understanding information presented during staff meetings.
• Maintains hospital requirements, policies and standards on confidentiality.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities as directed.
• Complies with all organizational policies. 
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital and the Medical Imaging Department.
• Exhibits clinical competence, initiative, and professionalism at all times while constantly demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of assigned modalities. 
• Uses imaging equipment in an appropriate and safe manner while following department protocols and monitoring their exams for the highest quality images.
• Proficient with all department equipment and systems including the RIS, EHR, and PACS and documents all relevant information appropriately into each system as required.
• Makes efficient use of down time to prevent bottlenecks in workflow (example: assists other modalities with transportation of patients when appropriate and necessary).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Management Team.

Tenet Desert Job ID #2403030613. Posted job title: Radiology Technologist Advance