Radiologic Technologist II
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Kailua
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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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 the general radiology, fluoroscopy and
portable imaging systems; and understands all system features and
performance capabilities. - 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. -
Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection
operations as needed. - Accepts responsibilities of direct
supervision of student technologists during their clinical
assignments. - 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 -
Minimum one (1) year (2,080 hours) general radiology experience as
a registered technologist. Education - Associates degree in
radiologic technology from accredited school; or two (2) years
directly related experience. License, Certification, Registration -
Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire - Radiologic
Technologist Certification required at hire from American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists - Basic Life Support from American
Heart Association Additional Requirements: - N/A Preferred
Qualifications: - Trauma, fluoroscopic, and surgery experience.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu , Radiologic Technologist II, Healthcare , Kailua, Hawaii