Description
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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!
The Lead
Principal Radiologic Technologist (LPRT), supervised by the General Diagnostic
Manager and Medical Director, operates radiographic equipment to produce
diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the LPRT
you will demonstrate proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across
all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality
standards. Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist in
sterile technique procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout the
examination process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties
in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics is an
integral aspect of this position.
Training for
this role is required. The training will be variable days and shifts Monday
through Friday. The training will primarily occur in our West Valley Medical
Center Hospital area and other Imaging areas as needed. The training at those
areas may take at least 3 months. The duration of training and days of the
training will be at the discretion of your Direct Supervisor.
The LPRT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology
locations in the West Valley Medical Center area and other Imaging areas. All 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.
Salary: $58.74 – $77.50 Hourly
Qualifications
Please ensure
your resume and application includes a list of all relevant certifications and
licenses.
Please ensure
you resume and application includes your specialized areas.
- ARRT certification – required
- CRT license – required
- Fluoroscopic permit – required
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red
Cross- required - At least 5 years experience in diagnostic radiology – required
- Specialized in more than two areas above and Special Fluoroscopic
Procedures/C-Arms – preferred - Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- Ability to precept New Hires and Students
- Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
- 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)