Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
With your passion for solving
clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated
technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA
Health. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow
your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see
for yourself!
Under
direct supervision of the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director the
Per Diem Radiologic Technologist (RT) will produce diagnostic images utilizing
a variety of radiographic equipment. Fix radiographic, fluoroscopic and mobile
equipment following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the RT, you will competently
perform radiographic procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and
geriatric patients. Complete all studies in a timely and efficient manner and
produce film images utilizing Digital Radiography, image processors and process
as prescribed standards. You will be required to rotate to all radiology sites
staffed by UCLA Health.
Duties
include but are not limited to:
- Assist
in performing sterile technique procedures as required - Assist
Radiologist as needed - Follow
established quality assurance procedures - Maintain
patient dignity and confidentiality - Patient
education prior to the examination - Preparation
of needed supplies and equipment set up
The RT is
expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the central region.
Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities
essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position;
graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American
Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT –
Fluoro and ARRT licensure.
*Position
may convert to career*
Salary Range: $56.55 Hourly
Qualifications
Please ensure your resume and
application includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.
- ARRT
certification – required - CRT license – required
- Fluoroscopic permit –
required - BCLS certificate from
American Heart Association or American Red Cross- required - Accredited Radiologic
Technologist Program graduate - Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
- Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for
exams. (Radiology Only) - Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of
referring services, physicians and patients - Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes)
to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered - Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to
distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s)
and medical diagnoses - Skill in employing independent decision making while
performing various job functions - Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone
lines with courtesy and tact - Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency
Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)