Radiology Technologist (9023C) University Health Services 73508
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive campus based health center providing fully accredited primary care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. The UHS provides on-campus medical and mental health care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. The Clinical Services Program within the UHS includes urgent care clinics, general medical and specialty clinics, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology and a major insurance plan covering Berkeley students.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 10/23/24. This job will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities
Radiography
A: Takes all necessary studies and special views upon written request of clinician. Responsible for minimizing the amount of radiation exposure to both themselves and the patient. Employs techniques appropriately, efficiently, and effectively while responding to patients needs. Processes images, and makes copies as needed. Uploads outside studies.
B. Provides technical consultation to clinical and other radiology staff. Assists clinicians with finding reports or results.
Quality Control
A: Complies with department quality assurance and quality control monitors. Complies with all regulatory policies and procedures to assure the needs of patients and staff are met.
B: Follows safety policies and procedures and wears appropriate dosimetry per Radiation Safety.
C: Prepares all paper and computer work to process exams and keep accurate statistics.
D: Checks all exams for completeness and quality, and sends studies for interpretation in a timely manner.
Communication and Customer Service
A: Demonstrates effective and positive communications. Requests and accepts feedback.
B: Demonstrates courteous and service-oriented behavior at all times when interacting with patients, families, and UHS staff.
C: Respects and guards confidentiality with patients and other staff members.
D: Problem solves patient relations. Actively addresses complaints, concerns, and suggestions. Identifies and brings to the supervisor any problems that cannot be addressed.
E: Demonstrates sensitivity to patients concerns, provides sympathetic responses to patients questions.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Graduation from an approved AMA school of radiography Required
- Associate Degree or higher
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology, a valid certificate in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology issued by the California State Department of Health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own practice and follows Universal Precautions.
- Respects the rights of others. Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the health care team, patients and families.
- Demonstrates flexibility, accepts assignments willingly and discusses concerns with supervisor.
- Shares knowledge in a constructive manner.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other members of the team to meet unit/UHS goals.
- Demonstrates constructive problem solving and contributes as a member of the team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by UHS.
- Seeks to improve skills and knowledge and meet job related goals.
- Demonstrates punctuality to work and attends required meetings. Maintains attendance and follows call out policy as per UHS guidelines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detail oriented with the ability to follow written and oral instruction.
- Excellent customer service and people skills.
- Experience working with diverse individuals and lifestyles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
- The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1.0 $45.16- Step 7.0 $50.88
- This is a 80%, full-time (32 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.
- This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Patient Care Technical Unit (EX) between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ex/index.html.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
The University of California's Affirmative action policy.
The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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