Radiology Technologist – Advanced

Overview



Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!

Shift: 12HR Days

Hours: 7:30am - 8pm

Job Type: Full Time

Under the supervision of the Radiologist and Department Management Team, the Radiology Technologist –Advanced (“Tech”) shall provide radiographic imaging services to patients by performing general diagnostic radiological procedures and general fluoroscopic procedures as required of the position of Tech. Additionally, the Tech will perform DEXA scans based on department needs. The Tech shall operate imaging equipment and image processing equipment, prepare radiographic exam rooms, and maintain department equipment and supplies. The Tech shall provide medical imaging services utilizing various modalities including Radiology, Computer Tomography, and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging; while maintaining competencies in these assigned areas. The Tech will provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient. Additionally, the Tech will provide services for inpatients, outpatients; hospital operating suites, the emergency department (ED), and the continuing care center (CCC).

Maintains quality assurance and performance improvement activities within the department as directed. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Requires excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of patients undergoing medical imaging studies and continually monitors patients for safety and comfort while respecting patient privacy.
• Properly confirms the patient’s identity, verifies physician orders, and obtains relevant patient history.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
• Educates and explains procedures to patients to prepare patients for medical imaging procedures.  
• Selects appropriate equipment to use based on modality. Selects the proper imaging techniques, positioning, and radiation safety practices to keep exposures ALARA.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Ability to assess and interact effectively with all age groups from the Neonate to the geriatric patient.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Completes all necessary PACS functions to assure timely presentation of images to radiologists.
• Assists in maintaining basic records, reports, and files.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
• Takes standby call at least once a week on a rotational basis scheduled by department needs. 
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Completes all tasks in a timely fashion.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including newborn, pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidenti