Kaiser Permanente
Rad Tech I - MMMC - Day 40hrs
Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery, morgue, and portable bedside service areas. Essential responsibilities include: Performing 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. Following all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy 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. Preparing 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. Assisting 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 transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system. Maintaining 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. Assuming 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. Providing 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. Maintaining all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned. Rotating and sharing on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas. Pursuing ongoing continuing education. Attending 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 include: N/A. Associates degree in radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area. License, certification, registration includes: Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography Preferred qualifications include: Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Under direct and indirect supervision, provides general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology, emergency department, surgery, morgue, and portable bedside service areas. Essential responsibilities include: Performing 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. Following all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy 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. Preparing 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. Assisting 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 transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system. Maintaining 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. Assuming 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. Providing 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. Maintaining all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned. Rotating and sharing on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas. Pursuing ongoing continuing education. Attending 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 include: N/A. Associates degree in radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area. License, certification, registration includes: Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography Preferred qualifications include: Trauma, fluoroscopy, and surgery experience. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.