X-Ray Technologist

Job Title:     X-Ray Technologist

Salary:           $30-40 per hour DOE 

Location:      14571 Magnolia St, Westminster, CA 92683

Openings:     1 Position-Full Time

Position Purpose: Under indirect supervision, operates radiographic equipment using imaging modalities. Performs general diagnostic radiology procedures in compliance with department protocols. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures. Applies principles of radiation protection and provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.

Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

Customer Service - Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and staff, and creating a positive environment, as demonstrated by:

• A willingness to take the initiative to resolve issues.
• Dealing with customer complaints in a positive way.
• Providing compassionate service.
• Treating coworkers with respect and appreciation.
• Fostering teamwork and thinking positively.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates competence in the operation of radiographic equipment, both mobile and stationary in various patient care settings.
• Consistently selects correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the patient’s age and body habitus.
• Consistently selects other equipment settings/parameters (e.g. locks on equipment and tables, tube placement, control panel settings, etc.) appropriately.
• Consistently processes radiographic images properly, utilizing automated equipment.
• Uses proper sterile technique.
• Consistently operates imaging computer in accordance with department protocols (CT, MRI).
• Demonstrates competence in the positioning of patients for radiographic imaging.
• Routinely positions patients accurately relative to the requirements of the study per protocols.
• Utilizes various immobilizing devices such as sponges and sandbags whenever necessary to obtain acceptable radiographs and/or electronic images.
• Always takes special care in handling/positioning patients with critical injuries or trauma to avoid further injury.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Able to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed in accordance with department policy. (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
• Adjusts technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the physical maturation of the patient.
• Modifies patient positioning techniques relative to the patient’s physical and cognitive abilities.
• Always takes special care in handling, positioning and/or restraining infants and geriatric patients to avoid injury or excessive radiation exposure.
• Never leaves infant, pediatric or disoriented geriatric patient unattended. 

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education and Training:

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Bilingual: Spanish or Vietnamese (preferred)
• BLS

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

1. Minimum 2 years of related experience.
2. Must be proficient with DEXA scans.
3. Must excel in multitasking within a high-paced environment.
4. Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communication.
5. Responsiveness to the needs of both internal/external stakeholders in a professional and personable manner are expected.
6. Knowledgeable in general EMR/EHR systems is required.

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws