Per Diem Radiologic Specialist I/II - Mammography Tech



Per Diem Radiologic Specialist I/II - Mammography Tech

Salary

$76,190.40 - $97,968.00 Annually

Location

Moreno Valley

Job Type

Per-Diem

Job Number

21-98734-07PJE

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Division

MSC Mammography-Diagno Imaging

Opening Date

10/14/2021

Closing Date

10/25/2021 1:00 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION


Riverside University Health System's Mammography unit seeks a Per Diem Mammography Technologist to join our team.  

The selected candidate will conduct screening and diagnostic Mammography, fill out questionnaires, and input information into Epic and Magview, and will require travel to multiple facilities within the County of Riverside. The department is looking for someone who is available on Monday and Wednesdays during the Dayshift to start but once their fourth facility opens they would need a commitment up to forty hours a week, however they can be flexible on some of these details.
 
Candidate’s bilingual in Spanish and English with knowledge of Magview and EPIC and experience in stereotactic biopsy and ultrasound biopsy procedures are highly desired.

Meet the team! http://www.ruhealth.org/en-us/Pages/Careers.aspxuhealth.org/en-us/Pages/Careers.aspx

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 • Assist with patient appointments in accordance to hospital policies and procedures; establish proper patient identity; confirm physician orders; ensure patient position, comfort and safety; explain exam procedures to patients. 
• Under minimal supervision, provide diagnostic imaging services for patients; position and transfer patients; use immobilization devices as required; select proper technical factors. 
• Demonstrate clinical competence, initiative, and timely completion of work assignments. 
• Operate equipment as directed; provide patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Assist physicians in the administering of contrast media; assist physicians during invasive and/or non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedures; assure the technical quality and the proper functioning of equipment, injectors, scanners, and workstations.  
• Instruct students and ancillary personnel; assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures. 
• Maintain an effective working relationship with patients, visitors, departmental, and hospital staff. 
• Evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use; participate in developing new techniques and procedures.  
• Prepare preliminary reports as determined by lead medical personnel; monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels of service and office supplies; maintain a clean and organized work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Radiologic Specialist I:
Experience: One year as a Radiologic Technologist or equivalent, in an acute care environment. 

Radiologic Specialist II: 
Experience: One year of radiologic technology experience comparable to an acute care facility within the last five years, of which included responsibilities in Mammography.

OR

Six months of experience as a Radiologic Specialist I with the County of Riverside.

License/Certificate: 
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist in the State of California. 

AND

Certification in Mammography issued by the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Condition of Employment
 In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021.  Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
  
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons.  Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
  
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process.  Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.

Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible for medical benefits
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount

** Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Positions in this class will perform the duties specified in the Radiologic Specialist II in a Per Diem capacity. The following are the Per Diem Rates for this position:

Per Diem Radiologic Specialist I: $36.63
Per Diem Radiologic Specialist II: $47.10

Veterans Preference:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. Policy is available here: 
https://www.rivcocob.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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I understand that as a condition of employment I will be required to comply with the California Department of Public Health mandates by either 1) providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as part of my onboarding process, or 2) by completing a COVID-19 Vaccine Declination form along with completing weekly COVID-19 testing.
  • Yes
  • No
02
What type of employment are you interested in?
  • Regular
  • Per Diem
  • Both
03
Do you possess a current Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a current, valid Radiologic Technologist license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess a current, valid Certification in Mammography issued by the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500