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 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 Los Angeles 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.
*Internal candidates will be placed according to their
Active/Current career ladder level*
Salary Ranges:
- Radiologic Technologist: $48.52 – $59.14 Hourly
- Senior Radiologic Technologist: $50.69 – $66.83 Hourly
- Principle Radiologic Technologist: $53.19 – $70.19 Hourly
Salary Range: $48.52 –
$70.19 Hourly
Qualifications
Please ensure your resume and application
includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.
- Sr. Tech
Requirements – At least 2 yrs experience in General Diagnostic
environment. Specialized in at least two areas of expertise:
Trauma/ED/Inpatient, General Fluoroscopic Procedures, General Operating
Room, Dexa - Pr. Tech Requirements – Specialized
in more than two areas above along with Special Fluoroscopic
Procedures/C-Arms - 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)