Radiologic Technologist (Per Diem) - West Valley Hospital

General Information

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Work Location: West Hills, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Variable shifts; including rotating weekends and on-call

Posted Date

05/20/2024

Salary Range: $60.45 - 60.45 Hourly

Employment Type

6 - Staff: Per Diem

Duration

indefinite

Job #

15594

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Play a key role in the delivery of world class patient care. Continuously elevate the quality of care within an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life changing difference. At UCLA Health West Valley Hospital, you can do this and more.

In this role, you will produce diagnostic images utilizing a variety of radiographic equipment. Fixed radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile equipment following prescribed protocols and procedures. Competently perform radiographic procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. Complete all studies in a timely and efficient manner. Produce film images utilizing Digital Computed Radiography, laser printers, image processors and process as prescribed standards.

Duties include patient education prior to the examination; preparation of needed supplies and equipment set up; assist in performing sterile technique procedures as required; follow established quality assurance procedures; maintain patient dignity and confidentiality; assist Radiologist as needed; perform related duties as requested. Beyond technical duties, you'll also handle various non-technical responsibilities such as clerical tasks, transportation, and receptionist duties, contributing to the smooth operation of our department.

Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT - Fluoro and ARRT licensure.

Salary range: $60.45-$60.45 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• ARRT certification

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• CRT and fluoroscopic permit

• Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology

• Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams (Radiology Only)

• Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients

• Ability to show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness

• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds

• Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other outside offices both in person and over the phone

• Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

• Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions

• Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact

• Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)