Radiologic Technologist

Description

Title: Radiologic Technologist



Location: Fountain Valley, CA



Department: General Selection



Status: Per Diem



Shift: Variable (8hr)



Per Diem Rate: $42.00/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.



Position Summary



The Radiologic Technologist is a licensed healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations and administers radiation therapy treatments. Using their expertise in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, and radiation safety, they utilize technologies to capture images of internal organs, bones, and tissue that maybe damaged or at risk of disease. The images that are captured are used by the care team (i.e. Physicians, Radiologists, and other staff members) to diagnose and treat various patient care needs.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Produces quality images to ensure patient care needs are addressed.
• Effectively communicates all pertinent patient information to the radiologist for the purposes of streamlined continuity of care.
• Evaluates and prioritizes the requests of care team member such as physicians, patients, and other staff to delivery clear communication to the patient and their family.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in performance techniques, to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.
• Delivers excellent customer service to ensure all patient care needs are addressed in a timely and safe manner.
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements



Qualifications/Work Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in Radiology procedures including geriatric, adult, adolescent, and neonate patient populations preferred, or Student with clinical rotation completed at the hospital.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license required
• Current Certified Fluoroscopy (FLUR) license required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card issued by the American Heart Association required
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certificate preferred
• Intravenous (IV) Certification preferred