Radiologic Tech Lead

Radiologic Tech Lead - 40 hours at Kaiser Permanente summary: Lead radiologic technologist performs specialized and routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiographic imaging, prepares and positions patients, operates and maintains imaging equipment, and ensures image quality and radiation safety. The role assists physicians and radiologists, processes images, completes records, orients and trains new hires or students, and fills in for supervising technologists as needed. Requires California radiologic certifications (including fluoroscopy and venipuncture), BLS, and a minimum of five years' experience with possible specialty ARRT credentials. Job Summary: Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, performs radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Operates the radiographic equipment to produce radiographic recorded images of the body. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes. Essential Responsibilities: Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures. Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures. Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required. Moves imaging equipment into specified position. Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patients bedside. Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician. Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed. Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed. Orients new hires and trains students. Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 881 Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience. Education High School Diploma/GED. License, Certification, Registration Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California) Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: California Venipuncture Certificate; California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position. Specialty Leads must have specialty ARRT and one year experience in that specialty (2). California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position. Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) Radiologic Technologist VI (Lead) Lead Radiologic Technologist: This level requires a CA fluoroscopy permit, CA venipuncture certification, five years of experience and an ARRT (R). Specialty Leads must have Specialty ARRT and meet all Specialty requirements. Existing Lead Radiologic Technologists who do not have ARRT certification will be "grandfathered" to this level in General Diagnostic Radiology and Specialties. (2) Radiologic Technologists without Venipuncture Certification - Working in a Modality where Venipuncture is NOT performed. Radiologic Technologists working on or before October 05 at Kaiser Permanente WITHOUT California Venipuncture Certification in a Modality where it is NOT performed as part of their work assignment will not be required to obtain it. For promotions, transfers or training in a Specialty that requires Venipuncture, the Technologist must obtain CA Venipuncture certification on or before the date of application. The employer will provide the Technologist with educational opportunities in order to pass the California permit test at the Technologists request. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Keywords: radiologic technologist, diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy, radiography, medical imaging, radiation safety, CA venipuncture certification, ARRT, patient positioning, image quality control