Radiologic Technologist

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!

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.

• ARRT certification -
  required
• CRT license - required
• Fluoroscopic permit - required
• BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or
  American Red Cross- required
• JCERT approved 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)