Rad Tech

Unit Notes
**CHOMP is a smoke-free facility - all drug reports must have a negative result for nicotine/cotinine. If tested positive, will submit for review if traveler has been prescribed a nicotine patch. For all reports with no legitimate reason for positive nicotine/cotinine, the contract will be cancelled.

Department: Radiology - General X-Ray Tech
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) BLS, CA State license (must have upon submission)
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements "ARRT anc CA Fluoro
Strong preference for CA Fluoro license (NOTE: if candidates have RHF - means they also have Fluoro license) Fluoro & OR if have this"
How many scanners/rooms does this department have?
Will they have to float/cover any other areas? Inpatient & outpatient at the hospital. Imaging in all areas
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties Inpatient & outpatient at the hospital. Imaging in all areas (*Must have fluoro license in order to image in OR - however, this is only preferred.)
Experience or 'Must have' skills Preferred have 2 years of actual hospital experience. CT experience would be a PLUS.
Average # of scans/studies per day
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use EMR - Epic - experience is a plus but not a deal breaker
Department Specific Equipment (Client, Phillips, Siemens) Siemens, some older Client equipment, C-ARM is Client - OEC
Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech Yes
Do they use RRA's (Registered Radiology Assistants)?
Radiologist in-house? Yes
Do they have to start IV's? (if applicable to the department) No
Shifts & Scheduling "8Hr shifts
Day shifts: staggered start times between 6AM & 9AM
Evening shifts: start times 2PM, 230PM, & 330PM
Night shifts: 1030PM-7AM"
Weekend Requirement Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)
Holiday Requirement Worked into permanent staff rotation
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? No call
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? Scrubs provided
Department specific orientation "Travelers will complete a packet for orientation. Orientation documents are completed through the employee internet.
Department specific orientation in the department. Amount of orientation depends on experience. Typically between 3 - 6 shifts. Will only train at the hospital. Not off-site. "
Additional Notes Candidates must be professional, clean, & neat. Department is very structured. The clientele at CHOMP is very unique. All candidates must be 100% patient focused & very customer service oriented. Professional, empathetic, & positive attitudes are a must. .
Additional Questions *PLEASE FIND OUT CANDIDATES AVAILABILITY FOR FOLLOW UP INTERVIEWS WITH THE ASSISTANT MANAGER (she will typically do this the same day as our prescreen) - may be Skype or phone.