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UCLA Health Part Time Radiologic Technologist Trainee - Ronald Reagan Hospital in Los Angeles, California
Description
With your passion for solving
clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated
technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA
Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow
your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see
for yourself.
In this role as our
Radiologic Technologist Trainee, you will observe and learn how to produce
diagnostic images using a variety of radiographic equipment, including R/F
suites, general radiographic systems, portable systems, C-arm fluoroscopy and
digital radiography systems. You will be trained to select the appropriate
technical factors for optimal results and use proper radiation protection and
shielding as prescribed in protocols. Trainees will gain competency in
performing exams and procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and
geriatric patients. You will be responsible for daily quality assurance,
maintaining quality control standards, following research protocols and
inspecting imaging devices for any failures, reporting them to the manager
promptly. Lastly, trainees will review requisitions with radiologists to assess
the appropriateness of exams and perform any other duties as assigned.
This posting is for 2 openings
Candidates should be enrolled or recently completed a Radiology program
Salary Range:
$38.05 Hourly
Qualifications
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- required
- JCERT approved Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- Ability to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other outside offices both in person and over the phone
- Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
- 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
- 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)
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