What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist - Inpatient Rehab position at California Rehabilitation Institute?
Overview
California Rehab Institute
*A partnership between Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health and Select Medical*
Century City / Los Angeles, CA
Radiology Technologist - Per Diem Variable Hours
Per Diem rate $40
Position Summary
The Radiology Technician is responsible for preparing the patient for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process of the scans to the patient and properly positioning the patient to capture the appropriate images. The Technologist correctly operates equipment in order to produce cross-sectional images of patient's bones, organs and tissue.
Responsibilities
Specific Duties:
- Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Understands and completes necessary requisitions for ordered exams in a timely manner.
- Schedules all exams timely.
- Performs diagnostic Radiographic/Fluoroscopic C-arm exams on patients in the department and with portable equipment.
- Demonstrates the ability to inject IV contrast media as needed.
- Performs a variety of examinations, reconstructions, and various printing protocols by the Radiologist.
- Identifies various types of mechanical and electronic equipment failures in order to accurately diagnose problems with radiographic machines and processors.
- Explains the procedure to the patient and answers any questions related to the equipment or the procedure in general.
- Properly moves and transports patient to and from department as required.
- Orders necessary supplies and maintains par levels.
- Treats all patients, guests, coworkers, and physicians with courtesy and friendliness regardless of their cultural/ethnic background, gender, orientation, or age.
- Attends required in-services and orientations.
- Works closely with floor staff and builds positive relationships in order to facilitate excellent patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current and valid state licensure as a Registered Radiologic Technologist required.
- AART or CMRT certification required.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 3 years experience in Medical Imaging field (not including school).
- Must be current with Continuing Education in all fields of licensure.
- Experience operating facility-specific equipment desirable.
Additional Data
California Rehabilitation Institute a 138-bed facility offers patients a higher degree of excellence in medical rehabilitation. Each patient has their own room and receives our customized treatment plans based on their individual medical and therapy needs as they recover from:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $40
