Radiology Technologist Per Diem

Radiologic Technologist

The Radiologic Technologist operates various types of x-ray equipment, fluoroscopic x-ray equipment and auxiliary equipment to provide diagnostic images for diagnostic interpretations by a radiologist. Work routines are guided by established procedures and protocols; quality of work performed is approved or reviewed by the shift supervisor, quality control technologist, chief technologist or appropriate radiologist. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum radiographic quality. All duties and responsibilities will be performed calmly in stressful situations and interact with radiologists, clinicians and peers in a cooperative, harmonious manner for maximum effectiveness. Incumbent must be able to satisfactorily perform all job functions deemed by the Department of Radiology. This position may perform duties in the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Care Center and/or satellite facilities throughout UCD's Primary Clinic Network as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• California Fluoroscopic Permit required 6 months after hire date.
• Knowledge and ability to operate imaging equipment to provide quality images.
• Must be able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as the radiological field advances.
• Competent in archiving, retrieving and exceptions handling with the PACS system.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to display common sense and good judgement in following rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to function and remain calm under multiple direction and/or fluctuations of work volume.
• Ability to handle a high patient volume in a high-pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to input and retrieve data and to observe applicable Radiology Information System (RIS) and Information Services (IS) access codes, security and privacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Knowledge and ability to fill out departmental and hospital report forms and records.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures sufficient to effectively perform job functions or refer to others.

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - General Radiologic Technologist Duties
• 10% - General Department Duties

Department Overview:

The Department of Radiology is a 24-hour, seven day a week operation providing Imaging Services to adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients. This position will provide quality patient care before, during and after radiologic examinations in various locations including but not limited to the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Care Center and/or satellite facilities as necessary.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $74.22 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 192 UC Job Title: RADLG TCHNO PD UC Job Code: 009025 Number of Positions: 4 Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem Percentage of Time: 20 % Shift (Work Schedule): Variable up to 12 Hours Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical Benefits Eligible: No

This position is 100% on-site