Radiologic Technologist Extern at Lompoc Valley Medical Center – Lompoc, California

Salary Range: $31.62 - $42.52

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Completed a Radiologic Technology program within the last 6 months.
• Assists with radiographic exam set up and patient positioning, but not make radiographic exposures.
• May only shadow during fluoroscopic exams on inpatients, outpatients, and surgical patients.
• Must work under the supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Director and other Radiologic Technologists.
• Performs duties that assist the Radiologic Technologist.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Assists the Radiologic technologist with patient set up and recording histories in hospital patient records.
• Scanning documents related to the exam into the exam order.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Consistently uses C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Position Competencies
• Other Duties Assigned by Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• The ability to communicate verbally and in written form in English.
• The ability to answer phones in a professional manner.
• The ability to lift and transport patients.
• The ability to use a keyboard.
• The ability to move X-ray equipment.
• The ability to have normal or correctable hearing and vision.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from a state certified radiographic technology program and pass Radiologic Technologists Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: New graduates considered
• Certifications: CRT, Red Cross BLS, Fluoro license and IV therapy certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Skills/Ability: Ability to perform or be trained in the full range of exams performed in department