Salinas Valley Health Clinics

SUMMARY

Under the limited supervision of the Clinic Manager, performs basic radiology tests and oversees the production of x-rays by other staff members. Maintains appropriate record system and coordinates consultation by radiologist. Trains other employees to perform selected x-ray tests. May be required by Clinic Manager to provide x-ray tech coverage at multiple facilities within a single region (e.g., Salinas clinics & Monterey clinics).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes but not limited to the following:

• Understands and manages the Radiology Policy and Procedure program, ensuring that all components of the program are up to date and within CDPH-RHB compliance.
• Maintains x-ray equipment in good working order and to manufacturer’s recommendations. With approval of Clinic Manager, schedules routine maintenance and calibration.
• Practices radiation protection techniques (ALARA) to minimize radiation to patients and
• staff in accordance with the Radiation Policy and Procedure Program.
• Performs all X-Ray Examinations.
• Assist in receiving and discharging patients.
• Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Maintains adequate supply of inventory of x-ray supplies. Orders and controls all x-ray supplies and materials in consultation with Clinic Manager and/or following Company's supply procurement policies. Checks and stocks all treatment areas each shift.
• Calls for x-ray reports on patients from outside facilities and ensures that images requiring overreads by a Certified Radiologist are processed and forwarded in a timely manner.
• Generates CD copies of exams after obtaining release form.
• Sterilizes and wraps equipment and instruments.
• Answers phones and makes callbacks daily, as instructed by the Clinic Manager and clinic physicians.
• Maintains designated par levels for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Prepares orders for the Clinic Manager's review as requested and needed.
• Performs cleaning of treatment areas between patient exams as stipulated by clinic procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a state certified Radiology Technology program. Prior experience in a medical clinic setting as an x-ray technologist is preferred. Meeting the Company's minimum skills test is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Certificates Required:

CRT: (CA) Certified Radiologic Technologist

ARRT: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Fluoroscopy Permit (California)

Valid California driver's license (to allow for travel between clinics) and minimum legal automobile insurance requirements.

PREFERRED

Bilingual may be required at certain clinics or during certain shifts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salinas Valley Health Clinics requires you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. In addition, new hires must prove that they have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination if eligible or must receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination within 15 days after becoming eligible.