Technician-Multi Modality

Technician Multi-Modality (X-Ray/CT)

The Radiology Tech is responsible for operating all radiology equipment and performing diagnostic radiology procedures associated with each type of equipment. Ability to operate in two specified modalities (X-Ray, CT) in addition to Diagnostic Radiology, analyze body habitus to correctly adjust technical factors, position the body correctly, review physicians written orders or obtain pertinent clinical data to consistently produce high-quality images and reduce unnecessary radiation to patients and oneself.

Essential Job Duties:

• Operate all diagnostic radiology equipment (i.e. Fluoroscopy room, portable, and DR room).
• Perform all diagnostic radiology procedures associated with each type of equipment
• Ability to operate in two other modalities (either CT, MR, Cath Lab, or IR) in addition to Diagnostic Radiology, analyze body habitus to correctly adjust technical factors, position the body correctly, review physicians written orders or obtain pertinent clinical data to consistently produce high-quality images and reduce unnecessary radiation to patients and oneself.
• Completed department orientation and/or competency skills rosters as required
• Assists the radiologist during (injection, biopsy, drainage) procedures and if necessary (contrast reactions or code blues) by preparing the room, tray, and supplies and by anticipating the needs of the physicians, nursing staff and patients
• Assists the radiologist during fluoroscopy and/or injection procedures (i.e. room and supply preparation, contrast reaction, code blue, patient safety, etc.)
• Responds immediately to Imaging Lead/Manager/Director any equipment problems (i.e. x-ray, portables, computers, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Imaging Manager/ Lead or Director including but not limited to: stocking rooms, maintaining a clean work area, transporting patients, etc.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in two or more modalities (i.e. CT, MR, IR, or Cath Lab)
• Diploma from a certified school of radiology technology
• Current California Radiology Technologist (CRT) license with fluoroscopy licensure required
• Current American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• For MRI or CT- Venipuncture certification required
• Minimum two years' experience as a registered Radiology Technologist in an acute care facility preferred