Adventist Health·Tulare, California
Operates x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and positions patients for examinations. Documents exam information and verifies images using PACS while ensuring patient safety.
Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018.
We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community.
Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region.
There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating.
It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician.
Verifies exams on PACS.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
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