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Diagnostic Imaging
Under minimal supervision, performs radiographic, fluoroscopic and portable procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Duties:
Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures such as chest, extremities, spines, catheter placements, etc.
Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc. Prepares patients for their exams.
Reports changes in the patient's condition to others for follow-up.
Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and in the department, if necessary.
Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the x-ray tables. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.
Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments. Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
Assists with the scheduling of patient exams.
Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline contrast/normal saline.
Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Lidocaine/buffered Lidocaine for procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA required.
Licensure: ARRT, CRT certificate and *Fluoroscopy license are required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. Valid Driver’s License required.
Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as a licensed technologist preferred.
Salary Range The hourly rate for this position is $53.61 - $64.52. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Day Shift● FTE: 0.8● Scheduled Hours: 30
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Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
