Radiologic Technologist I / II / III

Job Summary:

The radiologic technologist I (RT I) is an introductory level position with an expectation that within six (6) months of hire, the incumbent completes the district approved pathway to become competent in all aspects of performing NIHD protocol driven Computed Tomography exams and procedures. The RT I is a registered and licensed Radiography Technologist and is responsible, under the supervision of a radiologist, for performing screening, diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures as required in the modalities where the employee is registered and / or licensed. These procedures are to be performed in accordance with department and hospital protocols and policies. The radiologic Technologist I must perform the procedures competently and, and where applicable, independently as the procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision. This position will include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues. This position may require day, evening, night shift hours and availability for on-call coverage.

Job Relationships:

1. Directly responsible to Diagnostic Imaging Manager 
2. Works closely with Medical Staff, including but not limited to, Radiologists, Hospitalists, and ER physicians 
3. Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states. 

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. 

• Independently perform X-Ray Exams as ordered by a referring provider or Radiologist
• Assist Radiologist with fluoroscopic, interventional, or diagnostic procedures 
• Set up and operate a C-Arm to assist in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or Surgeries
• Perform QC as required to ensure that equipment operates as required by state and federal standards
• Utilize PACS / RIS and other electronic health records
• Complete training in Computed Tomography so as to be certified competent to successfully perform all Hospital CT exams and procedure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District; 
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• The Hospital Organizational Chart and chain of command
• ALARA Principles of Radiation Safety
• Infection Control principles and practices

Skills/Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients, providers, peers, colleagues and leadership of the district
• Competent with the use of sterile technique
• Adhere with the organizations infection control practices 
• Respect and maintain patient privacy to the greatest extent possible by consistently draping / covering patients during transport and testing
• Competently perform all Radiology exams and operate all Radiology specific equipment
• Perform daily / weekly / monthly QC as requested
• Utilize RIS / PACS effectively to manage the electronic flow of patient information
• Maintain Cleanliness and preparedness of imaging areas
• Minimize Radiation exposure to patients and staff by following ALARA principles at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 

• Entry Level Radiologic Technologist position 

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Certification: 
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Fluoroscopic Technologist
• Current CPR certification

 Preferred:

 Experience:

• Prior experience as a registered radiologic technologist at an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic

 Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or any health care related field

Certification: 

• Certification or registry in any additional imaging modality

Rad Tech II Pay scale $51.48 - $ 71.32

Job Summary:

The radiologic technologist II (RT II) is a registered and licensed Radiography Technologist and has successfully completed competencies in CT exams / procedures at a prior employer and / or is registered in CT by the ARRT. Applicants must successfully complete NIHD’s CT and X-Ray competency validation processes within 6 months of hire to successfully complete the probational employment period. The RT II is responsible, under the supervision of a radiologist, for performing screening, diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures as required in the modalities where the employee is competency validated and / or registered / licensed. These procedures are to be performed in accordance with department and hospital protocols and policies. The radiologic Technologist II must perform the procedures competently and, where applicable, independently as the procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision. This position will include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues. This position may require day, evening, night shift hours and availability for on-call coverage.

Job Relationships:

1. Directly responsible to Diagnostic Imaging Manager 
2. Works closely with Medical Staff, including but not limited to, Radiologists, Hospitalists, and ER physicians 
3. Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

 Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states. 

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. 

• Independently perform X-Ray Exams as ordered by a referring provider or Radiologist
• Assist Radiologist in the performance of diagnostic or therapeutic exams / procedures
• Independently perform Computed Tomography exams as ordered by a referring provider or Radiologist 
• Set up and operate a C-Arm to assist in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or Surgeries
• Perform QC as required to ensure that equipment operates as required by state and federal standards
• Utilize PACS / RIS and other electronic health records
• Complete training in Computed Tomography so as to be certified competent to successfully perform all Hospital CT exams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District; 
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• The Hospital Organizational Chart and chain of command
• ALARA Principles of Radiation Safety
• Infection Control principles and practices

Skills/Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients, providers, peers, colleagues and leadership of the district
• Competent with the use of sterile technique
• Adhere with the organizations infection control practices 
• Respect and maintain patient privacy to the greatest extent possible by consistently draping / covering patients during transport and testing
• Competently perform all Radiology exams and operate all Radiology specific equipment
• Competently perform all CT exams and effectively operate all CT related equipment
• Perform daily / weekly / monthly QC as requested
• Utilize RIS / PACS effectively to manage the electronic flow of patient information
• Maintain Cleanliness and preparedness of imaging areas
• Minimize Radiation exposure to patients and staff by following ALARA principles at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 

• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist at an acute care hospital
• Successful completion of training as a CT technologist at an acute care hospital 

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

 Certification: 

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Fluoroscopic Technologist
• Current CPR certification
• Current California Venipuncture Certificate within 6 months of hire 

Preferred:

 Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience as a radiologic Technologist in an acute care setting
• 2+ years’ experience as a CT technologist in an acute care setting

 Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or any health care related field

Certification: 

• Registered by the ARRT as a CT technologist

Rad Tech III Pay scale $ 56.63 - $ 78.44

Job Summary:

The radiologic technologist III (RT III) is an advanced imaging technologist within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The RT III is a registered and licensed Radiography Technologist that has completed training and / or is registered in CT by the ARRT and is registered by the ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB in at least one additional Medical Imaging modality. The RTIII is one of the most experienced and credentialed technologist within the Diagnostic Imaging department and, as a result, is expected to assist the department in training and competency validations of other Radiologic Technologists within the department. The RT III is responsible, under the supervision of a radiologist, for performing screening, diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures as required in the modalities where the employee is competency validated and / or registered / licensed. These procedures are to be performed in accordance with department and hospital protocols and policies. The radiologic Technologist II must perform the procedures competently and, where applicable, independently as the procedures may be performed under personal, direct, or general supervision. This position will include tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues. This position may require day, evening, night shift hours and availability for on-call coverage.

Job Relationships:

1. Directly responsible to Diagnostic Imaging Manager 
2. Works closely with Medical Staff, including but not limited to, Radiologists, Hospitalists, and ER physicians 
3. Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states. 

Samples of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. 

• Independently perform X-Ray Exams as ordered by a referring provider or Radiologist
• Assist Radiologist in the performance of diagnostic or therapeutic exams / procedures
• Independently perform Computed Tomography exams as ordered by a referring provider or Radiologist 
• Set up and operate a C-Arm to assist in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and/or Surgeries
• Independently perform exams / procedures in at least one additional modality in which the employee is licensed / registered
• Perform QC as required to ensure that equipment operates as required by state and federal standards
• Utilize PACS / RIS and other electronic health records

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District; 
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• The Hospital Organizational Chart and chain of command
• ALARA Principles of Radiation Safety
• Infection Control principles and practices

Skills/Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients, providers, peers, colleagues and leadership of the district
• Ability to assist the department with the training of employees
• Competent with the use of sterile technique
• Adhere with the organizations infection control practices 
• Respect and maintain patient privacy to the greatest extent possible by consistently draping / covering patients during transport and testing
• Competently perform all Radiology exams and operate all Radiology specific equipment
• Competently perform all CT exams and effectively operate all CT related equipment
• Perform daily / weekly / monthly QC as requested
• Utilize RIS / PACS effectively to manage the electronic flow of patient information
• Maintain Cleanliness and preparedness of imaging areas
• Minimize Radiation exposure to patients and staff by following ALARA principles at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 

• Two years’ experience as a Radiologic Technologist at an acute care hospital
• Successful completion of training as a CT technologist at an acute care hospital 

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Certification: 

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Radiologic Technologist
• Certified by the State of California as a licensed Fluoroscopic Technologist
• Certified by the ARRT, NMTCB, or the ARDMS in an advanced imaging modality other that Radiology or CT
• Current CPR certification
• Current California Venipuncture Certificate within 6 months of hire 

Preferred:

 Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience as a radiologic Technologist in an acute care setting
• 2+ years’ experience as a CT technologist in an acute care setting

 Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or any health care related field

Certification: 

• Registered by the ARRT as a CT technologist

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