- Identifies the appropriate procedures to be performed. Conducts quality control and assurance on imaging and other applicable equipment to ensures safe and realible function and operation.
- Administers safe contrast media. Practices radiation protection measures to ensure exposure to patients and staff is As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
- Evaluates and attends to patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after exams to ensure proper patient care and a positive examination experience.
- Prepares equipment for procedures and ensures cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
- Ensures proper documentation of patient demographics in all applicable equipment. Accurately records all procedures and pertinent information.
- Assists with patient care on all procedures, including procedural set-up and patient preparation.
- Serves as scrub personnel on all procedures performed.
- Assists with training of Radiology Technologist students and new Radiology Technologist personnel to provide quality education, instruction and orientation.
- Supports physician relationships and partnerships by maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up. Provides additional information on x-ray requests to assist radiologist in dictating all necessary findings for exams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
- Minimum 3 years' general radiologic technology experience preferred.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
- Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiologic technology required.
- Current licensure for specific area of expertise (CRT, Fluoroscopy) required.
- Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR) certified as an IRT or Invasive Cardiology (IC) - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certificate or Cardic-Intervential (CI) preferred.
cath lab radiologic technologist - Long Beach, CA , USA, United States - MemorialCare Health System
Description
Title:
Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist
Location:
Long Beach, CA
Department:
Invasive Cardiology
Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Days (10hr)
Pay Range*:
$46.00hr - $67.00/hr
Bonus:
$5, Sign-On)
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Position Summary
The Radiologic Technologist Special Procedures performs duties directly related to imaging and assists physicians on all procedures within the scope of the department.
The Radiologic Technologist Special Procedures assists in patient care and preparation of the lab by performing routine and delegated technical and clerical duties.
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