Radiologic Technologist

Kaiser Permanente

$80K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a 2-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • Ability to operate Radiologic equipment and perform technical procedures.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
  • Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all quality, safety, and emergency procedures for patient care.
  • Instruct patients courteously regarding imaging procedures and position them for radiographic imaging.
  • Perform both fixed and portable radiographic procedures and ensure image quality accuracy.
  • Assist with additional procedures like fluoroscopy, following established guidelines.
  • Utilize Radiology Information System (RIS), EMR, and PACS effectively according to practice guidelines.
  • Monitor conditions of radiological equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
  • Maintain adequate supplies inventory, ensuring established levels are met.

Benefits

  • May be entitled to wage premiums as governed by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Participation in quality assurance/quality control programs to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education within the field.
  • Access to resources for patient-centric care, including advanced radiology technology.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork and communication.
Full Job Description
-May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary:
Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of specified areas of the body and performs related technical x-ray procedures, in accordance with physicians orders and standard techniques, procedures or specific instructions; to include sterile techniques, basic patient care procedures and monitoring. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
  • Instructs patient in a courteous manner regarding imaging procedures. Positions patients and operates radiographic equipment.
  • Performs radiographic procedures, both fixed and portable. Reviews images for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards. Repeats images as needed; submits images for interpretation by radiologist or designee. Practices ALARA principles and ensures proper radiation safety practices.
  • Assists with procedures (example: fluoroscopy), follows established guidelines; provides patient education; obtains informed consent as needed; documents appropriate information as required; practices sterile techniques and standard precautions.
  • Utilizes Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) following established practice guidelines.
  • Follows established quality assurance/quality control program. monitoring the operating condition of the equipment and accessories. Contacts service engineer and promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies used, according to established levels.
  • Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately both verbally and with written communication. Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served.
  • Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice.
  • May work with students and may be required to work at the reception desk or on the phones to schedule appointments.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • Successful completion of a 2 year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to operate Radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Excellent customer service skills required, with a focus on patient centered care.
  • Basic computer skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of six (6) months experience as a radiology technologist preferred.


Primary Location: Colorado,Lafayette,Rock Creek Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:15 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Rock Creek Medical Offices - Radiology-General - 1608
Pay Range: $38.44 - $50.19 / 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, 10 % 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.

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