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Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Radiology Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSacramento, CA, USA$52.38 - $73.94 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) licensure is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform radiology services required for patient treatment while meeting quality standards and supporting continuous quality improvement.
  • Maintain current knowledge of radiographic technology and equipment.
  • Perform routine pediatric imaging, with emphasis on orthopaedics, spinal cord injury, and burns.
  • Verify patient identification and confirm radiology orders before imaging.
  • Communicate appropriate information and provide assistance and instruction to patients, families, and coworkers before exams.
  • Obtain correctly positioned radiographs to visualize the area of interest as ordered by the physician.
  • Use positioning equipment appropriately.
  • Follow safety regulations and use ALARA principles to protect patients, family members, and coworkers from radiation exposure.
  • Use lead shields for patients and family members as needed.
  • Verify non-pregnancy status for females of childbearing age before exams.
  • Remove non-essential persons from the x-ray room before generating x-rays.
  • Use appropriate operator protection devices and wear a film badge.
  • Use equipment safely and correctly according to operational guidelines, departmental policies and procedures, manufacturers' guidelines, and radiation standards.
  • Use technique charts and established protocols for exposure and positioning.
  • Adjust exposure factors and position the x-ray tube head appropriately for each exposure.
  • Document appropriately and demonstrate proficiency with PACS, RADNET, and the electronic health record.
  • Complete CD production for outside studies and outside surgeries with appropriate documentation.
  • Adhere to organizational and departmental standards and demonstrate responsibility and accountability.
  • Maintain effective working relationships and communicate with the department team and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Adhere to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Code of Ethics.
  • Maintain current certifications, attend required in-service training, and comply with mandatory education requirements.
  • Plan and organize work and shift priorities to meet patient-care and staffing needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recent work experience with Three-Phase x-ray imaging equipment.
  • One year of radiology technologist experience.
  • Previous acute-care experience as a radiologic technologist using both portable and C-arm equipment.
  • Previous pediatric experience.

About the Company

Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Shriners Hospitals for Children runs a network of 22 pediatric specialty hospitals in the US, Canada, and Mexico, delivering advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, and other neuromusculoskeletal needs. Care is provided through a team-based, family-centered approach that combines surgery, rehabilitation, and therapies with education and research, all supported by philanthropy and partnerships. It differs from many competitors by being a nonprofit system funded by donations, offering coordinated, multi-location pediatric specialty care with a strong emphasis on family-centered care, research, and medical training. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care while advancing medical knowledge and training for healthcare professionals, sustained by charitable giving.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Founded
1922

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