What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAD TECH EXTERN position at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital?
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, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, 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.
Job Requirements
Required
Where You'll Work
Pay Range
$38.47 - $47.90 /hour
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, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, 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.
- Operation of Radiology Equipment.
- Operates Radiographic, Tomographic, Fluoroscopic and mobile Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipments. Sets technical factors and follows established protocols to produce diagnostic images
- Uses positioning and immobilization devices as appropriate in safe and effective manner
- Patient Care
- Assesses patient prior to performing procedures.
- Assures there is a written order prior to performing the procedure. Obtains pertinent clinical information prior to the exam and reviews comparison and complimenting procedures or reports when available.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate Recently received a certification ofcompletion from a Radiologic Technologyprogram, obtained no more than 1 yearprior to date of hire. Eligible for the CRTand ARRT certificate. Board eligible for State and NationalLicensure., upon hire or
- High School GED, upon hire
- Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range
$38.47 - $47.90 /hour
Salary : $38 - $48