Radiologic Technologist III - Per Diem- Moreno Valley, CA

Under general supervision, operates radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners and angiography equipment; develops x-ray film; maintains adequate records; assists physician in fluoroscopic examinations; operates portable x-ray equipment, and follows standard radiation and safety procedures.

• Patient Procedures and Activities.  


• Explain test procedures and purpose.  


• Demonstrate equipment for patient.  


• Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures.  


• Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.  Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures.  


• Follow standard infection control procedures.  


• Lift patients.  


• Modify treatment techniques which do not require change in physician orders.  


• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.  


• Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures.  


• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imagining tests.  


• Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) and stat requests.  


• Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.


• Transport patients to/from procedure area.  


• Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations.  


• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.  


• Develop digital or film images and make prints if applicable.  


• Load and unload imaging film in radiology equipment.  


• Mix and administer barium to patients.  


• Perform whole body CT scans.  


• Take radiographs.  


• Assist physician with inpatient and outpatient pacemaker procedures.  


• Perform radiation safety monitoring.


• Clean darkroom, procedures room, and work area.  


• Records patient information.  


• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.  


• Compile data for Quality Assurance.  


• Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms and records, and requisitions for pre-op work.  


• Equipment and Instruments.  


• Check emergency equipment.  


• Restock supplies in examination rooms.  


• Select and set out appropriate tubing's and sterile supplies.  


• Set up instruments and surgical trays.  


• Operate radiology equipment, and portable x-ray equipment.  


• Arrange for repair of equipment.  


• Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.  


• Maintain equipment in good working order.  


• Materials and Supplies.  


• Fill requests for equipment and supplies.  


• Maintain and order supplies.  


• Dispose of expendable medical supplies, and of used syringes and contaminated materials.  


• Inventory equipment and supplies.  


• Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment.  


• Replenish supplies and equipment.  


• Maintain patient information material.


• Administrative and Other.  


• Instruct radiology students in Radiologic technology.  


• Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.


• Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs.  


• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.  


• Conduct in service training.  


• Maintain current licensure/certifications, and proficiency in clinical skills.


• Other Activities and Responsibilities.  


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.  


• Performs other duties as required.