Radiologic Technologist in Mountain View, California at Silicon Valley Medical Development
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Job Description
El Camino Health Medical Network is recruiting a Temporary Radiologic Tech for our El Camino Health Primary Care and Multi-Specialty Care outpatient practices located in Santa Clara County.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.95/hour
Location: Mountain View, CA
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Temp)
El Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across the Greater Silicon Valley. We are committed to coordinating care that meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve, while simplifying the healthcare experience for both patients and providers.
At ECHMN, we value collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Our teams work closely across disciplines to support physicians, improve access to care, and deliver a consistently high standard of service. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment where individuals are empowered to make an impact and contribute to meaningful growth.
If you are passionate about healthcare, driven by purpose, and eager to work in a collaborative, patient-centered organization, we invite you to explore a career with El Camino Health Medical Network.
Job Summary:
A Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) is a multimodality technologist who, under general supervision, will utilize high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (x-ray) to perform radiographic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes operating conventional, fluoroscopic, or portable radiology equipment in order to obtain radiographs of designated body areas. May perform or assist physicians with more complex examinations by mixing, preparing, and administering contrast media, and assisting with sterile procedures
Patient Care
- Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures (may include fluoroscopic studies)
- Provides excellent patient care practices by clearly explaining procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
- Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
- Determines appropriate technique and exposure factors for optimal radiologic imaging for various body habitus and body parts while utilizing As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). This includes variations in age, height, weight, and anatomy
- Adjusts exposure factors to provide quality images for the radiologist or attending physician with proper radiographic details, density, and anatomical accuracy
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and self
Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs and documents daily equipment calibration and function.
- Maintains all the required documents and credentials for CA State and Federal regulations. If the manager is not available, the techs will need to reach out to Clinical Engineering to have a repair scheduled
- Immediately informs management and the appropriate engineering department of equipment/maintenance failures
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
- Most be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, providers, and radiologists
- Models WeCare principles
- Complete special projects as assigned to meet department and company goals
- Document follow-up information on the system to generate appropriate letters to members and providers.
- Contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Adheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirements
- Completes training modules
- Performs work in accordance with established schedules, policies, and procedures
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Associate in science or higher
- Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist License (R)(CRT) as a Radiologic Technologist
- Current Radiology Licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist – (R)ARRT
- BLS certification
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in diagnostic x-ray recommended
- Two (2) years of experience working with an EMR
- Experience working with PACS and RIS system
- Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPM
- Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
- Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner
- Ability to perform basic math
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow
- Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others
Preferred:
- 2 years EMR experience