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Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Operates all x-ray equipment in the radiology department to produce images of designated portions of the body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts equipment and determines proper technique and desired exposure times for each image. Explains any post-procedure instructions to patients upon exam completion.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Five years' radiology experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
- Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HI
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA within 6 months of hire
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required
Essential Functions:
- Supports radiologists by assisting with specialized tests, notifying radiologists of STAT exams within guidelines and producing quality images to aid in diagnosis.
- Prepares and performs exams while demonstrating efficiency and professionalism.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the cardiac catheterization department, selecting technical factors to ensure high quality radiographs using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.
- Leads collaborative departmental protocol development efforts.
- 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.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
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.
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