Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates CT scanners and other radiographic equipment to produce images of structures in the human body that are utilized by physicians for the diagnosis of diseases, pathology and/or trauma. Utilizes technical judgment and skills to ensure that produced images are of the highest diagnostic quality, and, demonstrate the area(s) of interest.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs Computed Tomographic (CT) imaging.
• Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.
• Follow infection control procedures, and employ safe radiation protection practices. Modify imaging techniques which do not require change in physician orders.
• Observes, monitor and take appropriate response to patient condition during and after procedures.
• Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.
• Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations.
• Process digital or film images and makes prints, if applicable.
• Perform radiation safety monitoring.
• Records pertinent patient Information.
• Reviews patient chart to identify significant patient conditions.
• Compile pertinent Quality Assurance data.
• Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable x-ray equipment.
• Arrange for repair of imaging equipment.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Utilizes proper Body Mechanics.
• Documents clinical activities and required image information in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
• Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional behavior in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Three (3) years recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a CT Technologist.
• May substitute three (3) year CT experience with successful completion of the departments formal CT training program.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) OR Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)

• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  

• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize theories, principles, practices and techniques of Radiologic Technology.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to members, customers, contracted providers and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advance Certificate in CT (ARRT).

Notes:

• Work schedule varies. 10-Hour schedule. Will work at all SBC service area locations.

Primary Location: California,Fontana,Fontana Medical Offices 3/Hospital Specialty Svcs
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B07|IBT|Local 166
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Fontana Medical Center - New - Tomography-Day - 0806
Pay Range: $57.17 - $61.85 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Requisition #: 1423360

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