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.

In this role as our

Radiologic Technologist Trainee, you will observe and learn how to produce

diagnostic images using a variety of radiographic equipment, including R/F

suites, general radiographic systems, portable systems, C-arm fluoroscopy and

digital radiography systems. You will be trained to select the appropriate

technical factors for optimal results and use proper radiation protection and

shielding as prescribed in protocols. Trainees will gain competency in

performing exams and procedures on neonates, infants, children, adults and

geriatric patients. You will be responsible for daily quality assurance,

maintaining quality control standards, following research protocols and

inspecting imaging devices for any failures, reporting them to the manager

promptly. Lastly, trainees will review requisitions with radiologists to assess

the appropriateness of exams and perform any other duties as assigned.

This posting is for 2 openings

Salary Range:

$38.05 Hourly

Qualifications

• • 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 accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately
• • Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other outside offices both in person and over the phone
• • Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
• • 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
• • 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)

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.