Radiologic Technologist - Primary and Specialty Care, Santa Luis Obispo

In this position, you will support patient care by performing x-rays as ordered by provider for diagnostic purposes. As a member of the patient care team, you will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain workflows and efficiency in the clinical offices.

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, positions patients on the exam table and adjusts equipment to obtain optimal views of specific body area
• Perform procedures based on established technique chart using independent judgment to support the radiological orders
• Exhibit solid understanding and collaborate with departments as it relates to radiological services
• Demonstrate proper equipment usage, use appropriate technique charts, follow appropriate exposure index ranges and assure markers are set appropriatelyProvides assistance in QA measures including recording QC testing on designated equipment
• Explains policies, procedures, or services to patients using clinical or administrative knowledge, based on scope of practice
• Set up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs
• Adhere to all infection prevention standards, department policies and guidelines
• Manage patient care flow and assists with monitoring message pools and standard work
• Perform patient intakes including appropriate vital signs, reviews medication list, reviews medical/surgical history, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Salary range: $46.21-$56.32 Hourly