Radiologic Technologist III and CT - On Call

Kaiser Permanente

San Francisco, CA Full-time
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Job Description

efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains 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 exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside.
• Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Orients new hires and trains students.
• Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 802

Qualifications

Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries
  • Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body
  • Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes
  • Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures
  • Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains 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 exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required
  • Moves imaging equipment into specified position
  • Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
  • Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside
  • Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations
  • Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
  • Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
  • Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
  • Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
  • Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
  • Orients new hires and trains students
  • Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist
  • Performs other related duties as necessary
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities