What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist - Primary and Specialty Care, Santa Barbara position at UCLA Health Careers?
Description
In this position, you will support patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, you will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.
- Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area
- Perform procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders
- Exhibit solid understanding and collaborate with departments as it relates to radiological services
- Demonstrate proper equipment usage, use appropriate technique charts, follow appropriate exposure index ranges and assure markers are set appropriatelyProvides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment
- Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
- Set up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
- Adhere to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines
- Manage patient care flow and assists with monitoring message pools and standard work
- Perform patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)
*This position will support clinics in the Santa Barbara region and surrounding areas.*
Salary range: $46.21-$56.32 Hourly
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
