Travel Radiology Tech - $2,691 per week in Torrance, CA

Job Title: Rad Tech Breast Diagnostic Days Profession: Rad Tech Specialty: Rad Tech Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8.0 Experience: Previous experience with bone density exams preferred License: CA State Rad Tech License Required Certifications: None specified Must-Have: Competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning, and producing radiologic images of diagnostic quality Description: Embraces the value of service, excellence, knowledge, stability, and community. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning, and consistently produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality. Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness, and accountability when dealing with customers. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patient rights in all interfaces with patients. Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times. Complies with organization-wide and department-specific policies and procedures. Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies. Actively creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with constant awareness of safety issues. Practices aseptic technique, isolation, and infection control procedures. Knowledgeable of radiation safety, material safety data sheets, and fire/safety policies and procedures. Uses two patient identifiers prior to beginning an exam. Handles all matters in a confidential manner per HIPAA policies and regulations. Administers oral contrast as needed per exam. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists radiologists during procedures. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation of all x-ray equipment, CR, and DR systems. Reports equipment malfunctions to the manager or lead. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to assist others and perform clerical duties. Understands their role in maintaining medication security for authorized personnel only. Demonstrates competency in providing healthcare services to all age groups. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships across all age groups. Demonstrates competency in the use of hospital information systems, radiology information systems, and PACS. Participates in performance improvement activities when warranted. Demonstrates confidentiality using their own password and all patient care modules. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other areas. Keeps the work area stocked with office and medical supplies efficiently and reorders through appropriate personnel when necessary. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed even if not directly assigned.