Radiology Tech. 10 Hr.

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  • Oroville Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Oroville ,CA
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description
Job #: 12308
Job Category: Radiology/Imaging
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Nights
Facility:
Department: Radiology- Diagnostic
Pay Range: $43./hr. - $65.39/hr.
Open Date: 12.03.24
Close Date:
Qualifications:
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
Job Details:
  • Start Date:
    Open Until Filled.
    Qualifications:
    • High School Graduate or Equivalent
    • Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
    Duties &
    Responsibilities:

    Job Summary
    The Radiology Tech is responsible for arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and supportive devices such as sandbags, binders and angle-boards to obtain the precise position, prevent patients of all ages from moving and lessen discomfort; adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to x-ray.
    Duties
    • Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body under the supervision of a Radiologist and performs related duties
    • Adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination; positions and instructs patients of all ages; and determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph
    • Selects proper film and inserts into holder
    • Positions x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient's body to present clear and undistorted view and adjust collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area
    • Steps behind protective enclosure and flips switch to activate machine which automatically cuts off at the end of present exposure time
    • Repeats exposure procedure from slightly different angle as prescribed by physician
    • Places exposed film and patient's identification slip into wall safe for processing by darkroom assistant
    • Follows same procedure to operate mobile x-ray equipment in the Operating Room, Emergency Room or at bedside
    • Must wear protective clothing
    • Before internal organs are x-rayed, it may be necessary for the patient to drink barium salts or another chemical mixture to assure that the organs show clearly in the x-ray picture
    • Follows the age requirements to prepare and administer these mixtures to patients
    • Develops film by automatic processing
    • Prepares and maintains records and files as directed
    • Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment
    • May specialize in taking C.T. Images, Ultrasound Images, Special Procedure Exams, along with taking x-rays of such specific areas of the body as chest, gastrointestinal, orthopedic or head
    • Obtains knowledge of; X-ray machine units, film, fluoroscope, cameras and protective garments
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    Other Info:
    Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
    Job Posted:
    05/17/2024
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