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Radiology Technologist - Per Diem at Kindred in San Diego, CA
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Job Description
Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.
Job Summary
As a Radiology Technologist you will:
- Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies
- Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).
- Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
- Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.
- Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
- Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
- Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
- Prepares patient for X-ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
Pay Range: $27.03 - $35.31 / hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
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Education
- Completion of ARRT accredited program
License/Certification
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
- Current CPR certification. State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
Experience
- One year experience in diagnostic imaging