Posted: 09-Aug-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 141102234
With your passion for solvingclinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticatedtechnology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLAHealth. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and growyour career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come seefor yourself!
As ourSenior Radiologic Technologist, you will specialize in fixing radiographic,fluoroscopic and mobile equipment while also demonstrating expertise in digitalradiography and image processing. Proficiency in performing radiographicprocedures across diverse patient demographics, including neonates, infants,children, adults and geriatric patients is absolutely essential. Additionally,you will ensure timely completion of all studies and maintain adherence toprescribed standards for film image production.
Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:
· Assistthe Radiologist as needed· Competentlyperform radiographic procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults, andgeriatric patients
· Hemodynamicmonitoring and scrub assistance on diagnostic and interventional procedures
· Operationand quality assurance of digital/cine radiographic equipment
· TheSr. RT is also responsible for enhanced fluoroscopic duties in the GI and GUarena
Thisposition is posted as a Senior Radiologic Technologist but those not meetingthe senior requirements will be considered for a Radiologic Technologist role.
RadiologicTechnologist:
· Graduate of JRCERT accredited radiologictechnologist program is strongly preferred· Salary Range: $46.21 - $56.32 Hourly
Senior Radiologic Technologist:
· Minimum of two years of prior experience withingeneral diagnostic environment· Venipuncture Certificate
· Graduate of JRCERT accredited radiologictechnologist program is strongly preferred
· Salary Range: $48.28 - $63.65 Hourly
The Senior and Radiologic Technologist is expected tosupport UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Central Los Angelesregion.Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilitiesessential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position;graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the AmericanMedical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT -Fluoro and ARRT licensure.
SalaryRange: $ 46.21 - $63.65
- ARRT certification - required
- CRT license - required
- Fluoroscopic permit - required
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- required
- JCERT approved Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- 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
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered
- 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)
