Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 141291434
Withyour passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imagingcapabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting andrewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills,expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive,and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!
Under direct supervision of theGeneral Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director the Radiologic Technologist(RT) will produce diagnostic images utilizing a variety of radiographicequipment. Fix radiographic, fluoroscopic and mobile equipment followingprescribed protocols and procedures. As the RT, you will competently performradiographic procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatricpatients. Complete all studies in a timely and efficient manner and producefilm images utilizing Digital Radiography, image processors and process asprescribed standards.
Duties include but are not limitedto:
- Assistin performing sterile technique procedures as required
- AssistRadiologist as needed
- Followestablished quality assurance procedures
- Maintainpatient dignity and confidentiality
- Patienteducation prior to the examination
- Preparationof needed supplies and equipment set up
The RT isexpected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Santa Monicaand Westwood region. Radiologic Technologists need to possessthe skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance ofduties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology TrainingProgram approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training,maintaining current CRT, CRT - Fluoro and ARRT licensure.
Salary: $46.21 - $56.32 Hourly
Please ensure your resume includes a list of all relevantcertifications and licenses.
- ARRTcertification - required
- CRT license - required
- Fluoroscopic permit - required
- BCLS certificate from American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross- required
- JCERT approved Radiologic TechnologistProgram graduate
- Abilityto adapt to advancement and changing technology
- Abilityto identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
- Abilityto respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians andpatients
- Demonstrateknowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting andreimbursement of services rendered
- Knowledgeof medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedureswithin the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
- Skillin employing independent decision making while performing various job functions
- Telephonemanners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact
- Understandthe requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active LaborAct)
