Diagnostic Imaging Tech III - Per Diem

Diagnostic Imaging Tech III - Per Diem

Job Category: EAP Requisition Number: DIAGN003827

Part-Time On-site Truckee, CA, USA +1 more locations

Description

Bargaining Unit: EAP

Rate of Pay: $60.17/hour + DOE (Base Pay of $53.48 includes 12.5% per diem premium)

Summary Performs all duties of the Staff Radiologic position with additional responsibilities for being competent in CAT scan, Special Procedures and Surgical Imaging Procedures. Under the general supervision of the Radiologist, conducts daily operations of the CAT scan and/or Special Procedures Department to include venipuncture for contrast injections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs of designated anatomy according to established department exam protocols.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Selects proper technical factors on individual basis according to established department guidelines.
• Process digital images.
• Provides radiation protection to self and patients.
• Administers contrast media under general supervision of Radiologist, staff physician or Radiology Nurse.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
• Maintains adequate records.
• Maintains order and cleanliness.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Participates in departmental growth and development.
• Participates and does assigned QA duties consistently.
• Ability to work standby and variable shifts.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Successful completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program (College or Institutional Program) approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The college program will grant a minimum of an Associate's Degree (A.S.) or Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications California: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification in Radiography (ARRT) (R) - Upon hire ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) certification - Within 6 months from date of hire into the position. California Radiologic Technologist certification in radiography CRT (RHT) - Upon hire California Radiologic Technologist-Fluoroscopy certification CRT (RHF) - Within 6 months from date of hire into the position. (Satisfies CRT (RHT) requirement) Nevada Radiologic Technologist License (not limited license) - Within ninety (90) days from date of hire into the position. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certificate - Upon hire Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification) - Within three (3) months of hire.

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