Staff Position

Level I - Radiology Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Wailuku, HI
5x8 hrs, Days

$38-42/hour

Posted 6 days ago

Overview

Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay

$38-42/hour

Qualifications

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Required

License

Other license in Hawaii

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgury, morgue and portable bedside service areas.
Essential Responsibilities:

Performs radiologic examinations according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging department as well as operating room, emergency department and hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization devices as required and selects technical factor that will result in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders, correlates patients clinical history with exam being performed; reviews previous studies when follow up and progressive studies are requested. Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed.
Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accruacy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.) Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
Assists radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures; operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the general radiology, fluoroscopy and portable imaging systems.
Post processes/reviews images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmitts images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure. Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self. Records fluoroscopy time used during procedures.
Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
Rotates and shares on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
Pursues ongoing continuing education.
Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.
Post-mortem radiology, take x-rays of cadaver or corpse at hospital morgue.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

N/A.

Education

Associates degree in radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography

Additional Requirements:

N/A.

Preferred Qualifications:

Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience.

Louisa Sitala

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1284468. Posted job title: Radiologic Technologist I - Mmmc - Day 40Hrs

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