• Patient procedures and activities:
  
  • Explain test procedures and purpose and demonstrate equipment for patient.
  • Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures.
  • Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.
  • Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures.
  • Follow standard infection control procedures.
  • Lift patients.
  • Modify treatment techniques which do not require change in physician orders.
  • Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
  • Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures.
  • Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging tests.
  • Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) and stat requests.
  • Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.
  • Transport patients to/from procedure area.
  • Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations.
  • Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
  • Develop digital or film images and makes prints if applicable.
  • Load and unload imaging film in radiology equipment.
  • Mix and administer barium to patients.
  • Perform whole body CT scans.
  • Take radiographs.
  • Assist physician with inpatient and outpatient pacemaker procedures.
  • Perform radiation safety monitoring.
  • Clean darkroom, procedures room, and work area.
  • Record patient information.
  • Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
  • Compile data for quality assurance.
  • Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms and records for pre-op work. 
• Equipment and instruments: 
  
  • Check emergency equipment. 
  • Restock supplies in examination rooms. 
  • Select and set out appropriate tubing's and sterile supplies. 
  • Set up instruments and surgical trays. 
  • Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable x-ray equipment. 
  • Arrange for repair of imaging equipment.
  • Inspect equipment and instruments for damage. 
  • Maintain equipment in good working order. 
• Materials and Supplies:
  
  • Fill requests for equipment and supplies. 
  • Maintain and order supplies; dispose of expendable medical supplies and of used syringes and contaminated materials properly; inventory equipment and supplies; maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment; replenish supplies and equipment; maintain patient information material. 
  • Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs. 
  • Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. 
  • Conduct in service training. 
  • Maintain current licensure/certifications, and proficiency in clinical skills. 
  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. 
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education

• N/A

License, Certificate, Registration

• Current and valid California CRT and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.


• Fluoroscopy certification


• Certificate in Venipuncture. 


• American Heart Association (AHA) approved BLS.

Additional Requirements:

• Basic PC skills: Health Connect/ Mainframe / KITS / POINT / RIS system, preferred.


• Technical skills and knowledge required may vary by location and area.


• Operate radiographic and/or fluoroscopic equipment as well as film or digital processing equipment.

Notes:

• Required to work every other weekend


• May float to other OC facilities


• Start time may vary within the shift


•  This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.