Rad Tech III Full Time Rotate

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• Properly establish / confirm patient identity, verify Physicians order and obtain relevant patient history.
• Educate patient and explain procedure.
• Transfer patient to table and position patient for exam to be preformed.
• Continually monitor patient for safety and comfort, respect patient privacy.
• Practice proper technique, positioning and radiation safety to keep exposures ALARA
• Monitor all images for the highest possible quality.
• Continually display professional communication skills and behavior toward all patients, family members and staff members.
• Constantly display satisfactory working knowledge of all radiographic equipment and use equipment in appropriate and safe manner.
• Be proficient with all department equipment and systems, Computerized Radiography, Information Systems, and PACS and document all relevant information appropriately into systems as required.
• Demonstrate clinical competence, initiative and professionalism at all times.
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies, including, but not limited to: time and attendance, dress codes, Kronos, documentation of credentials and the use of image markers.
• Transport patients and assist other modalities with transportation of patients when necessary.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor as needed.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited two-year school of Radiologic Technology, ARRT Registration, state and fluoroscopy licensure required. Three years experience in a Radiologic setting.  Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, physicians, visitors, and other staff members.  Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required (maintain current at all times). State of California fluoroscopic permit, exam eligible within 90 days.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Extensive walking, standing, stooping and bending. 
2. Lifting over 50 pounds. 
3. Ability to perform in a stressful environment. 
4. Visual acuity necessary to visualize patients and films. 
5. Auditory acuity needed for patient and staff communication. 
6. Ability to assess and interact effectively with all age groups from the neonate to the geriatric patient.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.