Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
The Lead Principal Radiologic Technologist (LPRT), supervised by the General Diagnostic Manager and Medical Director, operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images following prescribed protocols and procedures. As the LPRT you will demonstrate proficiency in conducting procedures on patients across all age groups, ensuring timely completion of studies with adherence to quality standards. Moreover, it is expected that you educate patients, assist in sterile technique procedures and uphold patient confidentiality throughout the examination process. Additionally, proficiency in enhanced fluoroscopic duties in areas such as GI and GU arenas, Angiography, or Pediatric Diagnostics is an integral aspect of this position.
The LPRT is expected to support UCLA healthcare radiology locations in the Westwood and Santa Monica region. Support at all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health is required. All Radiologic Technologists need to possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position; graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training, maintaining current CRT, CRT – Fluoro and ARRT licensure.
Salary: $55.94 – $73.81 Hourly
Please ensure you resume and application includes your specialized areas.
- ARRT certification – required
- CRT license – required
- Fluoroscopic permit – required
- BCLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross– required
- Completion of minimum 2 years experience in General Diagnostic environment – preferred
- Specialized in more than two areas above and Special Fluoroscopic Procedures/C-Arms – preferred
- Ability to precept New Hires and Students
- Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program graduate
- Ability to adapt to advancement and changing technology
- Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses
- 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)
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