Radiology Technologist (Radiology) - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood)

The Radiologic Technologist performs a range of general diagnostic radiologic procedures.Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a 100-bed acute care facility and 24/7 urgent care with a mission and vision to provide compassionate healthcare accessible to everyone.

Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care.

As an acute care facility, we have physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more.

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Union Pay Info: https://www.pmh.com/schhhunion-8hr/ \nMinimum Education: None.

Minimum Experience: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

One (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families preferred.

Req.

Certification/Licensure: Current Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in the State of California required.

Fluoroscopy license/certification required.

AHA Basic Life Support required.

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) required.

Pay Rate: Min - $42.00 | Max - $42.00


* Performs a variety of general diagnostic radiological procedures ensuring optimal imaging.

Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures.

Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.


* Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria.

Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age.

Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety.

Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary.

Applies radiation safety practices such as the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) model sparing exposure whenever possible and providing adequate shielding.

Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance.


* Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background.

Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.


* Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as but not limited t...