Imaging Specialist

Silicon Valley Medical Development is currently seeking a talented Radiologic Technologist to join our growing healthcare team!

Pay: $55.80/hour

Location: Mountain View, Cupertino and San Jose

Shift: Week 1: Sun, Mon, Sat

Week 2: Sun, Tues, Fri , Sat

Silicon Valley Medical Development, (SVMD) LLC is a growing provider services organization with community-based ambulatory care clinics and practices in Santa Clara County.

SVMD seeks to coordinate care that best fit the needs of the communities we serve, with like-minded people who want to simplify the healthcare experience. With a commitment to teamwork and quality, together we can offer exceptional care to our patients.

The Imaging Specialist I under general supervision will utilize high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (x-ray) to perform radiographic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes operating conventional, equipment in order to obtain radiographs of designated body areas. May perform or assist physicians with more complex examinations by mixing, preparing and administering contrast media, and assisting with sterile procedures.

Patient Care

• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures (may include fluoroscopic studies)
• Provides excellent patient care practices by clearly explaining procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
• Determines appropriate technique and exposure factors for optimal radiologic imaging for various body habitus and body parts while utilizing ALARA. This includes variations in age, height, weight, and anatomy.
• Adjusts exposure factors to provide quality images for the radiologist or attending physician with proper radiographic details, density, and anatomical accuracy
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and self
• Models WeCare principles

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repair on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
• Complete special projects as assigned to meet department and company goals
• Document follow-up information on the system to generate appropriate letters to members and providers.
• Contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Adheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirements
• Completes training
• Performs work in accordance with established schedules, policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist License (CRT)
• Current California Fluoroscopy Permit
• Current Radiology Licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - (R)ARRT
• BLS certification
• Two (2 ) years of experience working with an EMR
• Experience working with a PACS or RIS system
• Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPM
• Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
• Solid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize task in order to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflow
• Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others

Preferred:

• 2 years of EPIC EMR experience