Routine imaging of pediatrics with emphasis on orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, and burns. Verifies patient identification and confirms radiology order prior to imaging. Communicates the appropriate information and provides assistance and instruction to the patient, family, and co-worker prior to the exam. Obtains correctly positioned radiographs to visualize area of interest as ordered by physician. Utilizes positioning equipment appropriately. Adheres to safety regulations to ensure that all p... more details
Radiological Technologist - Per Diem
Job LocationsUS-CA-Pasadena
ID
2024-5215
Remote
No
Category
Radiology
Position Type
PRN
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s Hospital is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.
SCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include, free parking, team approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.
Job Overview
Effectively performs Radiology Services as required in the treatment of all patients. Ensures quality standards are met and promotes continuous quality improvement. Maintains current knowledge of radiographic technology and equipment.
This position is per diem with a pay range of $34.00 - $51.00/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity.
Responsibilities
Routine imaging of pediatrics with emphasis on orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, and burns.
Verifies patient identification and confirms radiology order prior to imaging.
Communicates the appropriate information and provides assistance and instruction to the patient, family, and co-worker prior to the exam.
Obtains correctly positioned radiographs to visualize area of interest as ordered by physician.
Utilizes positioning equipment appropriately.
Adheres to safety regulations to ensure that all patients, family members and co-workers receive the maximum protection from radiation exposure.
Utilizes ALARA as a guiding principle for radiation safety.
Utilizes lead shields for patients and family members as needed.
Verifies non-pregnancy state for females of child bearing age prior to exam.
Removes non-essential persons from the x-ray room prior to generating x-rays.
Consistently utilizes appropriate operator protection devices and wears film badge
Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment according to the specific operational guidelines, department policies and procedures, and manufacturers' guidelines and radiation standards.
Utilizes technique charts and established protocols for exposure and positioning.
Adjusts exposure factors and positions x-ray tube head appropriately for each exposure
Documents appropriately and demonstrates proficiency with PACS, RADNET, and the EHR.
Complete CD production for outside studies and outside surgeries with appropriate documentation
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for adherence to organizational and departmental standards.
Promotes and maintains positive working relationships by effectively communicating with the department team as well as other multidisciplinary teams.
Adheres to the ASRT Code of Ethics.
Maintains current certifications, attends required in-service training and complies with mandatory education requirements.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, organize and shift priorities to meet patient care and staffing needs.
Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor
730a - 3pm
Qualifications
Minimum:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) licensure
BLS
COVID-19 vaccination and booster
Preferred:
Recent work experience with Three-Phase x-ray imaging equipment
1 year of Radiology Technogist experience
Rrevious acute care experience as a radiologic technologist using both portable and C-arm equipment
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