Preferred Skills: RDMS/RVT or RDCS.
Purpose of Job
Takes x-ray exposures of patients as requested by referring physicians. Explains x-ray procedure to patients, assures safety of patients, reviews films to assure appropriate images, and prepares files and reports.
This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors."
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, and explains x-ray procedure to patient.
2. Reviews patient's medical history prior to performing x-ray procedure and confirms that patient has signed a contrast media consent form if needed.
3. Takes x-ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body, intensity of radiation, and time of exposure.
4. Processes film and inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of radiologist.
5. Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
6. Prepares patient information files showing patient's name, date of x-ray, referring physician, and number of exposures.
7. Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of x-rays.
8. Performs other related duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
. One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred.
Education and Training
. High school diploma or equivalent education.
. Completion of formal training in radiologic technology.
License, Certifications, Other Credentials
. RT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required.
. Licensed in appropriate jurisdiction required.
. CPR certification required.
Other Qualifications
. In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software