Radiology Technologist

Title: Radiology Technologist

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Urgent Care

Status: Part Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $36.00/hr - $52.00/hr

Bonus: $3,500 (Sign-On)

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures according to the written orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification under the direction of the attending physician practitioner. Demonstrate competency in care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Positively identify patient and correlate procedure with physician’s order. Explain procedure and respond to patient(s) questions/concerns before beginning. Obtain written consent(s) as appropriate.
• Maintain and preserve patient privacy, dignity, and comfort by using table pads, patient gowns, blankets, and sheets to cover the patient during all procedures.
• Use independent judgement according to the circumstances of each procedure, perform a broad range of imaging procedures to create diagnostic medical images that meet the acceptability criteria established by the Governing Board.
• Maintain accurate records of procedure and make appropriate entries into medical record.
• Assist with data gathering, correlation, and reporting as needed or directed.
• Keep informed of current practices/changes/issues by regularly attending staff meetings. Review minutes/memos on related issues for those meeting that were not attended.
• Participate in continuing education throughout the year related to profession in order to maintain current certifications and appropriate general/specific modality requirements. Provide current copies of certificates and CEUs for facility files as achieved.
• Maintain work area in a neat and clean fashion; observe equipment is in safe operating condition. Report equipment issues to appropriate resource for repair to occur in a timely manner.
• Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability.
• Display knowledge of and follow Standards of the radiation Protection and safety Program.
• “Other duties as assigned”.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.