Radiologic Technologist - Primary and Specialty Care, San Luis Obispo

Description

In this position, you will support patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, you will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients dropping on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area
• Perform procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgement to support the radiological orders
• Exhibit solid understanding and collaborate with departments as it relates to radiological services
• Demonstrate proper equipment usage, use appropriate technique charts, follow appropriate exposure index ranges and assure markers are set appropriately. Provides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• Set up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Adhere to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines
• Manage patient care flow and assists with monitoring message pools and standard work
• Perform patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Salary range: $46.21-$56.32 Hourly