Radiologic Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

• Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934.
• We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices.
• Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living.
• Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife.
• Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.
• Job Summary: Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians.
• Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.
• Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire Facility Specific License/Certifications: Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Prepares equipment for use as needed.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positions patients for imaging exams.
• Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images.
• Documents exam information.
• Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
• Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.