Radiologic Technician I
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Under direct and indirect supervision, provides
general radiology and fluoroscopic imaging in the radiology,
emergency department, surgery and portable bedside service areas.
Essential Responsibilities: Performs radiologic examinations
according to departmental protocols within diagnostic imaging
department as well as operating room, emergency department and
hospital patient rooms; positions patients, provides immobilization
devices as required and selects technical factor that will result
in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders,
correlates patients clinical history with exam being performed;
reviews previous studies when follow up and progressive studies are
requested. Consults with attending Radiologists and Registered
Nurses as needed. Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.
Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria
prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy of
information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and
confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology
Information System (RIS.) Assists with screening patients for
contraindications. Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents;
prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical
packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains
appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures. Assists
radiologist during fluoroscopic procedures; operates and
understands all features and performance capabilities of the
general radiology, fluoroscopy and portable imaging systems. Post
processes/reviews images as required; prepares images for
Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic
Imaging PACS system. Maintains working knowledge of all department
equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions
appropriately; reports accidents and/or unusual incidents as well
as unsafe conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining
procedure; answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized,
individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient
transport at end of procedure. Provides instructions on appropriate
safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as
required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing
radiation exposure to patients and self. Records fluoroscopy time
used during procedures. Functions as part of resuscitation team
during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations. Maintains
all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains
general order and cleanliness of room assigned. Rotates and shares
on call responsibilities for General Radiology service areas.
Pursues ongoing continuing education. Attends departmental meetings
and/or in-service presentations as needed or required. Reads and
initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes
attendance. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education
Associates degree in radiologic technology from accredited school;
or two (2) years of directly related experience. License,
Certification, Registration Radiographer License (Hawaii) required
at hire Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Additional
Requirements: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Trauma, fluoroscopy,
and surgery experience.
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