Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Get on (and in!) the Green in Corcoran, California The Community – Corcoran, CA First and foremost, the City of Corcoran is the center hub for multiple luscious, rolling green hills belonging to prestigious golf courses that you can kick back in your cart, relax, and enjoy breath-taking views. Enjoy proximity to the Tulare Golf Course, the Valle Oaks Golf Course and of course, the Lemoore Golf Course. If that's not your style then fret not, there are ample things and areas open for exploration! The Kings River offers full days of outdoor excitement ranging from river tours, fly fishing to hiking. Then again, if the outdoors isn't exactly appealing, make your way to downtown where you can spend your days leisurely strolling through the town and finding which shops will be your favorite place to go and which restaurants have the best chefs in their kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Corcoran has a spot reserved just for you, and it's yours for the taking!

Airport Information: Fresno Airport Approximately a mere 50 miles away from Corcoran, the Fresno Airport is the best bet to get here. Providing support for AeroMexico, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United and Volaris, this airport provided nonstop flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. For more information about the airport, check out their website.

About the Facility: California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) The California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) is a state-operated correctional facility located in Corcoran, California. It specializes in providing substance abuse treatment programs for incarcerated individuals. The facility offers a variety of therapeutic interventions, including individual counseling, group therapy, and educational workshops, to help inmates address their substance abuse issues and develop healthier coping mechanisms. SATF is committed to reducing recidivism and improving the outcomes of individuals who have struggled with addiction.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of diagnostic radiography exams under the direction of a physician.
• Operate all radiographic equipment including general diagnostic, portable, fluoroscopic, and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) related equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients in the Imaging Service.
• Support Radiologists and/or other medical officers, to produce high-quality images for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions.
• Maintain records of patients, exams performed, etc. Receive and identify patients, explain procedures, assist in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs or litters. Assist with instruction of students in the clinical setting.
• Complete a variety of complex physiological and radiological procedures ordered by and/or in collaboration with Radiologist Fellow without direct supervision.
• Utilize knowledge of radiation techniques and protection standards for the proper use, quality control, and preventative maintenance of single and biplane x-ray systems, contrast injectors, and image management systems.
• Be alert and recognize changes in patient's condition, including emergencies, which may necessitate immediate intervention.
• Recognize serious patient abnormalities and individualizes each procedure to the needs of the situation to produce reliable results.
• Perform proper calibrations on X-Ray equipment.
• Operate fluoroscopic equipment, General X-Ray equipment, and C-Arms equipment.
• May be required to perform exams in the OR.
• Procedure and present in surgery requires comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique.

Requirements

• Certification: All Diagnostic Radiology Technologist must be certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).
• Must be capable of technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the requirements identified in the function statements for a General DRT and DRT.
• Education: Must have an academic degree from an accredited Radiology Educational program.
• Additional certification: Must have a current Basic Life Support certificate.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in Diagnostic Radiology Technologies.

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