Job Description

About SoHum Health:

At SoHum Health, our mission is to provide high-quality local medical services and engage community members in education and lifestyle opportunities to promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve. Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community.

Performs exams utilizing the principles of ALARA. Current certification in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CRT), Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist license (ARRT) in radiology and CT required.

Essential Functions

Thoroughly explains procedure to the patient and/or family in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate anxiety. Performs exams utilizing the principles of ALARA. Addresses patient’s concern regarding radiation exposure.

Routinely questions the patient prior to an x-ray/CT procedure to obtain an adequate history. Verifies pregnancy status of female patients of childbearing age.

Ensure all results and pertinent information are available in patients’ medical records and faxes all results to outside ordering providers.

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate supplies, maintain a clean, safe, secure, and healthy work environment.

Maintains confidentiality per federal and California law and hospital policy.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

All other duties as assigned by radiology manager or administrator.

Start IV line for outpatient CT scans requiring contrast.

Core Competencies

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Demonstrates technical aspects of diagnostic x-ray, computed tomography, and/or magnetic resonance imaging procedures.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Possession of current and valid California certificate in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (CRT)

Current BLS CPR certification

Prior experience working with EMR (electronic medical records) required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists license (ARRT)in radiography and CT preferred.

Current additional California certificate (fluoroscopy not applicable) or ARRT license preferred.

Valid California Venipuncture certificate preferred.

One year minimum experience performing a variety of musculoskeletal exams.

Trauma radiography experience strongly recommended.

Satisfactory completion of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology (must have digital training as part of educational program or proof of completion of digital training).