Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, diagnostic fluoroscopy and CT/CAT scans, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Contributes to the positive image of the Radiology Department by communicating information in a factual courteous manner.
- Thoroughly understands required preparations in the examinations performed in the radiology department.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly.
- Questions the patient before the exam to obtain a patient history.
- Always questions female patients as to whether they may be pregnant.
- Always examines the requisition in order to be aware of information such as procedure request, patients condition and other special notes or comments.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate or GED
- Graduate from AMA approved school of radiology technology
- Medical Radiographer: CA
- Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (CT)
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
- Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire.
