Radiology Technologist (IP), Radiology Diagnostic, Full-Time, Variable Shift

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Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$60.43 - $85.15

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

This is an entry-level position for a Radiological Technologist with no acute care facility employment experience. The Radiological Technologist provides general radiology examinations to patients under the supervision of a more experienced technologist and under the supervision of the Lead Radiological Technologist. A technologist who is certified by the State of California (CRD and by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and must obtain a Fluoroscopy certification within 12 months of hire date.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Formal Training in an accredited Radiological program
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Clinical Student internship experience as part of accredited training program is required (see education). Typically the student intern must accrue 2400 hours before State of California certification.

License and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Radiologic Technologist (CRT) required at hire.
• Radiology Fluoroscopy (RHF) required within 365 days of hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) Required within 30 days of hire.
   

Prerequisite Skills:

• Technical ability to perform all diagnostic radiography examinations as outlined in the MarinHealth Diagnostic Imaging Services department policy and procedure manual
• Ability to interact with general public, clients, staff and referring physicians with diplomacy, tact and goodwill
• Able to communicate effectively with patients who are under stress
• Ability to participate in department team quality improvement activities

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

• Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Competently performs all diagnostic imaging examinations as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual
• Accurately correlates patient clinical history with the Radiology exam to be performed
• Competently uses universal precautions when working with patients in isolation status and in sterile surgery
• Competently assists with department clerical functions
• Attends and participates in department meetings monthly, must attend 10 of 12 meetings
• Keeps current with changes in policy and procedure
• May require work shift rotation in order to participate in training
• Ability to accurately troubleshoot radiology equipment in order to knowledgeably communicate need for repair to service personnel
• Uses effective critical thinking skills in order to implement alternative methods when problems arise so that satisfactory solutions are achieved
• Knowledgeable about equipment down time procedures for Radiology Information System, Computer Radiology System (CR) and PACS
• Accurately prioritizes work assignments
• Effectively schedules work load for maximum productivity
• Effectively responds to emergency situations. Able to integrate emergency work into regularly scheduled responsibilities
• Develops and maintains effective work relationships with management, staff; patients, and physicians
• Accurately uses hospital information system to process patient information
• Accurately uses Radiology Information system, CR and PACS in order to process patient information
• Keeps current with changes, revisions, and continuing education in Radiology Information System
• Maintains all clinical competencies
• Attends continuing education in order to maintain certification, licensure, and accreditation
• Constantly promotes a positive and professional image in the hospital
• Performs special projects at the request of Lead Radiological Technologist or Director

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while performing radiological examinations
• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.

 

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

 

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

 

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.