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UCLA Health Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist - Martin Luther King Jr. Community 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!
The Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist
(LPRT), supervised by the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director,
operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images following
prescribed protocols and procedures. As the LPRT you will demonstrate
proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across all age groups,
ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality standards.
Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist in sterile technique
procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout the examination
process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties in areas
such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics is an integral
aspect of this position.
Training for this role is required. The
training will be variable days and shifts Monday through Friday. The training
will primarily occur in our Westwood Hospital area as needed at Santa Monica
and MLK Imaging areas. The training at those areas may take at least 3 months.
The duration of training and days of the training will be at the discretion of
your Direct Supervisor.
The LPRT
is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and
Santa Monica region. Support
at all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health is required. All 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.
Salary:
$58.74 - $77.50 Hourly
Qualifications
Please ensure your resume and application
includes a list of all relevant certifications and licenses.
Please ensure you resume and application
includes your specialized areas.
ARRT certification - required
CRT license - required
Fluoroscopic permit - required
BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- required
Completion of minimum 2 years' experience in General Diagnostic environment - preferred
Specialized in more than two areas above and Special Fluoroscopic Procedures/C-Arms - preferred
Ability to precept New Hires and Students
Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate - required
Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
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)
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