Radiologic Technician II, Moreno Valley (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, operates radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of structures in the human body that are utilized by physicians to diagnose disease processes, pathology and/or trauma. Utilizes technical judgment and skills to ensure that produced radiographs are of the highest diagnostic quality and demonstrate the area(s) of interest.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward members and coworkers.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
• Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
• Utilizes effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates behavior that meets established standards for professionalism in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.
• Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates various x-ray and imaging control consoles, portable units, tube assemblies, lock systems, collimators, filters and tubes in order to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and exams including - but not limited to - gastro-intestinal exams, and plain tomography in areas such as surgery, cystoscopy and emergency room.
• Operates auxiliary equipment such as - but not limited to - tomographic units, Buckies, image intensifiers, spot film devices, video monitors, CR equipment, digital imaging, C-arms and portable units.
• Prepares and administers the appropriate oral, intestinal and IV contrast media or, as appropriate, assists the radiologist with administration.
• Ensures that correct and required patient identification information and left or right marker appears on all films.
• Centers tube and film to area of interest.
• Utilizes appropriate photo-timing, milliamperes, kilovoltage, seconds, distance, collimation, intensifying screens, film speed and grids in order to produce diagnostic quality radiographs which demonstrate the area(s) of interest and exhibit acceptable contrast, density and detail.
• Explains the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation and obtain patient understanding.
• Assesses the patients history and overall condition and makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations.
• Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient/part positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other indicated views required for standard projections.
• Observes all required radiation safety/protection regulations and standards in order to minimize dose and avoid/minimize repeat films.
• Uses lead shielding and collimation as appropriate.
• Critiques radiographs for diagnostic qualities and other properties such as artifacts and appropriately consults with supervisor and/or radiologist to clarify any areas of uncertainty.
• Completes requisition with all required and pertinent information.
• Loads and unloads radiographic film.
• Complies with all required continuing education standards.
• May perform other duties and required and assigned.