Radiologic Technologist (Full-Time, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health Bakersfield is a 254-bed acute care hospital with 20 primary and specialty care medical offices located in Bakersfield, CA. Job Summary Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph. Education and Experience Associate's Degree in radiologic technology – Preferred Licenses & Certifications American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire Facility Specific Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required Essential Functions Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams. Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician. Verifies exams on PACS. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Equal Opportunity Employer Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents. Adventist Health is an equal-opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr