Radiology Tech
US-CA-BAKERSFIELD
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 486244
Type: Varies
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Overview: Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children's Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. * Operation of Radiology Equipment * Operates Radiographic, Tomographic, Fluoroscopic and mobile Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment. Sets technical factors and follows established protocols to produce diagnostic images. * Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner * Wears radiation dosimetry badge at collar and follows radiation protection standards. * Operates processing, day-light loading and duplication equipment. Transmits digital images to the laser camera for filming. Reports equipment problems in an efficient manner. * Patient Care Qualifications: Required * High School Graduate or GED * Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications * Medical Radiographer: CA * Basic Life Support - CPRd * Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA * Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT or * Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry or * Registered Technologist Computed Tomography or * Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography or * Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or * Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging or * Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology or * Registered Technologist Quality Management or * Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy or * Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad or * Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography Preferred * Previous experience in Diagnostic Radiology
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