Radiologic technologist, radiology, full time. | Bakersfield, CA

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  • Location: Bakersfield, CA

can also find close-to-home care by visiting the Adventist Health Physicians Network of providers, our three Quest Imaging locations and the Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer care center in Kern County with the Commission on Cancer (Co C) accreditation for our program’s multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer.

The hospital is staffed by more than 645 affiliated physicians, 1,832 associates and more than 250 volunteers. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Adventist Health Bakersfield has been recognized as one of the 'Best Hospitals' by U. S. News & World Report, regionally ranked #1 in overall

hospital quality in the Central Valley among 416 hospitals. The rankings place us in the top five percent of hospitals statewide and demonstrates Adventist Health Bakersfield’s dedication to quality care for our patients and community.

Adventist Health Bakersfield is the only hospital in Kern County to earn an A Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group eight times in a row. While this is a great recognition, what it really shows is our unwavering commitment to our patients, community and mission of 'Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. 'Job Summary: Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions

and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiological technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA and HIBasic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred Essential Functions: Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.

Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams. Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician. Verifies exams on PACS. Administers targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases. Administers trace amounts of radiomedicals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone. Measures bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site.

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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc. as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. For more details: jobs-search. org/radiologic-technologist_bakersfield-c426432/radiologic-technologist-radiology-full-time-bakersfield_i1960087285

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