http://kpcareers.org/walnut-creek/imaging-and-radiology-jobs en Req Id: 180129

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 Functions:
Radiologic I, II, III, IV:
- 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 patient's bedside.
- 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 staff and trains students.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

- Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Radiologic Tech II, III, and IV:
- 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.
- Radiologic Technologist Career Ladder Agreement (1) 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 Technologist's request.

- Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Radiologic Tech III & IV:
- Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Supervising Radiology Technologist.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Radiologic Technologist I, II, III, IV:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- California Certified Radiologic Technologist License (CRT).
- California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
- BLS required.
- Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine duties 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 I additional requirements:
- California Fluoroscopy Permit (For employees hired after Sept 1, 2005 - must obtain CA Fluoroscopy Permit within six (6) months of being placed into position).
- California Venipuncture Certificate (For employees hired after Sept 1, 2005 - must obtain CA Venipuncture Certificate within six (6) months of being placed into position).

- Radiologic Technologist II, III, and IV additional requirements:
- California State Fluoroscopy Permit.
- California Venipuncture Certificate (1).
- Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties as determined by the employer.

- Radiologic Technologist III also requires:
- Five (5) years of continuous experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

- Radiologic Technologist IV also requires:
- Two (2) years of experience in a Specialty (Identify specialty: Either IR, or CT, or Mammography, or Quality Management) OR one (1) year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification in that Specialty.
- California Mammography Certificate.
- ACLS when required for this position.
- Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Radiology services.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3589215-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology Req Id: 154336

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Functions:
- 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 examination.
- Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
- Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
- Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
- Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Orients new hires.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have equivalent of three (3) years (6,240 hours) of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last four (4) years.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have three (3) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registries in any specialties.
- Certification: BLS.
- NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2904689-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology