Radiologic Technologist - Ronald Reagan Hospital

Play a key role in the delivery of world class patient care. Continuously elevate the quality of care within an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do this and more.

Under direct supervision of the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director the Radiologic Technologist (RT) will produce diagnostic images utilizing a variety of radiographic equipment. Fix radiographic, fluoroscopic and mobile equipment following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the RT, you will competently perform radiographic procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients. Complete all studies in a timely and efficient manner and produce film images utilizing Digital Radiography, image processors and process as prescribed standards.

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 - Fluoro and ARRT licensure.

Please ensure your resume includes a list of all relevant
certifications and licenses.

• 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)