Xray Technologist

Xray Technologist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

• Operates all routine radiographic equipment in a safe and proficient manner. Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies. Performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values. 
• Produces high quality radiographs with a minimum of repeats.  Handles multiple room assignments and different types of exams on a daily basis.  Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Assists with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department (i.e. clerical duties, inventory, stocking, light housekeeping duties, etc.).  May participate in the training and orientation of other employees. Position may require cross training in additional modalities as directed by the Director of Imaging.
• Recommends repairs and work process efficiencies within the area and/or the department.  Shares responsibility for maintaining efficient scheduling, patient flow and quality assurance, as well as having alertness for fiscal soundness within the division. 
• Covers on-call on a rotational basis.

Education/Experience Level:

• High School graduate or equivalent. 
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiography, ARRT (R),
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Completion of a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education bi-annually while remaining “in compliance” with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology’s continuing medical education requirement (CME).
• Minimum of two years of experience after graduation in a major hospital setting; some OR experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Fully proficient in diagnostic radiography.
• Knowledge of angiography/interventional radiology, surgery, or mammography is a plus.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good organizational, communication (verbal/written), mathematical, analytical, computer and clerical skills.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified within the hospital.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, manage anger/fear/violence/hostility of others appropriately.
• Ability to perform efficiently and to remain calm in emergency patient situations while following established hospital protocols.
• Ability to carefully and efficiently use supplies while following established charge procedures to provide patient care in a timely, cost-effective and cost-efficient manner.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work alone without constant supervision and work within acceptable time limits.
• Ability to work in areas that are confined.
• Demonstrate collaboration, cooperation and communication with physicians, radiologic technologists, and hospital stakeholders to provide quality patient care and achieve department objectives.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.