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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
- * 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)
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.