Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director, the Radiologic Technologist (RT) performs a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures using radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mobile imaging equipment. Following established protocols and safety standards, you will produce high-quality diagnostic images while providing compassionate care to patients across the lifespan, including neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. The RT is responsible for completing examinations efficiently, utilizing Digital Radiography and image processing systems in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards. This position also requires flexibility to rotate among UCLA Health radiology locations as needed to support patient care and operational needs.
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist in performing sterile technique procedures as required
- Assist Radiologist as needed
- Follow established quality assurance procedures
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality
- Patient education prior to the examination
- Preparation of needed supplies and equipment set up
The RT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and Santa Monica region. Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT – Fluoroscopy and ARRT licensure.
*Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level*
Salary: $51.46 - $62.72/Hourly
Job Qualifications
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Please list ALL relevant certifications and licenses in your application/resume. Any applications missing these requirements will not be considered
- ARRT certification – required
- CRT license – required
- Fluoroscopic permit – required
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross– required
- Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
- Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
- Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical billing (IDX codes) to ensure appropriate accounting and reimbursement of services rendered
- Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
- Skill in employing independent decision making while performing various job functions
- Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy telephone lines with courtesy and tact
- Understand the requirements of the EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.