Registered Radiology Assistant/Radiology Practitioner Assistant - FT - Modesto Radiology Imaging

Registered Radiology Assistant/Radiology Practitioner Assistant - FT - Modesto Radiology Imaging

Modesto, California MODESTO RADIOLOGY IMAGING Category Imaging Job ID 88016-147 Status Full-Time/Regular Shift: Days Hours: 8am - 5pm Wage Range - $67-$78 per hour Sign On Bonus - $10k

Reporting Positions and Basic Functions

Radiologic Technologist - Under general supervision of a Radiologist and/or Administrator, conduct X-ray examinations and ultrasound procedures on patients, as ordered. In doing so, prepares patient for diagnostic x-ray procedure, provides instructions assist patients in positioning body parts. Patient Flow Assistant - Assists technologist by transporting patients to ultrasound and general x-ray dressing rooms and scanning rooms; providing information by communicating with various departments.

Primary Principal Accountabilities

• Oversees the overall function of Diagnostic X-ray division of the Imaging Center, including, but not limited to, patient flow, patient satisfaction, completion of necessary forms and paperwork, compliance with all applicable regulations and overall quality of examinations.
• Prepares schedule of personnel to provide staffing in the diagnostic X-ray Division.
• Assists Human Resources Manager and/ or Administrator with evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Provides a broad range of radiology healthcare services under supervision of licensed physician.
• Assesses and evaluates the physiologic responsiveness of each patient.
• Participates in patient management, including the prescriptive powers for imaging procedures.
• Administers intravenous medications or contrast media, under the supervision of a licensed physician and records documentation in medical records.
• Performs fluoroscopic procedures in accordance with "standing orders".
• May conduct routine x-ray examinations on patients. Ensures technical quality of films and exercises judgement in processing assigned work.
• May Prepare patients for diagnostic x-ray procedures. In doing so, escorts patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provides verbal and written instructions and assists patients in positioning body parts.
• Assists with agency inspections, as required (OSHA, DHS and other).
• Actively participates in leadership meetings, to include assisting with agendas and meeting minutes.
• Ensures quality assurance requirements are met, and provides necessary documentation.
• Prepares images for interpretation on the PAC's system.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record information.
• Maintains log of imaging procedures.
• Performs other special duties, as required, or assigned to ensure efficient operation of the department.
• Assumes responsibility for continually striving to meet goals established by MRU. We share commitment to the patient, to the Radiologist, to the Company and o each other to strive toward the overall company goals.

Required Skills

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1-2 years preferred Modality Experience Required: General Radiography and Fluoroscopy Certifications Required: ARRT and CSRT, BLS & ACLS Minimum Education Required: High school graduate, plus completion of an accredited X-Ray technology program, RPA program.