Radiology Tech
Company: Ryzen
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A Brief Overview: Under general
supervision, performs various radiographic and fluoroscopic
procedures. Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in
operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of
designated portions of the body. Duties include transferal of
images, archiving and performing of appropriate imaging protocols
which meet the department's standards of quality. What you will do:
• Assists the radiologist during procedures when needed • Ensures
proper darkroom techniques to include ability to ascertain
sub-optimal film processing, and equipment malfunction. • Follows
established radiation safety guidelines 'ALARA' (as low as
reasonably acceptable) in reference to time, distance and shielding
• Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in
performing a variety of imaging examinations. Utilizes proper body
mechanics to ensure patient safety upon moving and/or transferring
patients • Participates in orientation and training of assigned
staff, students and residents. • Prepares patient for exam, i.e.
identifying oneself, explaining procedures, confirming patient ID
and checking correctness of the order • Prepares room and
equipment. Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports problems to
the appropriate individual • Processes identification data onto the
exposed imaging plate and prepares the image for reading by the
radiologist using image processing film or Picture Archive
Communication System (PACS) • Produces quality images following
established departmental and QA (Quality Assurance) protocols to
include technique, views, position, proper labeling and patient ID
(Identification) • Properly prepares contrast media under direction
of a radiologist. Recognizes and responds to allergic Education
Qualifications: • Requirement met by License/Certification
Requirement Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse
groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside
the organization and gain their cooperation • Ability to follow
written and oral instructions • Ability to perform general and
specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the
departments standard of quality • Ability to plan, prioritize and
meet deadlines • Ability to troubleshoot the equipment including
RIS, PACS as well as x-ray equipment • Ability to troubleshoot,
document and communicate equipment problems • Ability to work
effectively as a team player • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and
congenital/acquired pathology • Knowledge of computer systems and
software used in functional area • Knowledge of Imaging processes
and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment • Knowledge of
methods of positioning patients • Knowledge of principles of image
processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging •
Knowledge of radiation production, positioning and radiation safety
Licenses and Certifications: • CRT . and • BLS - Basic Life Support
. and • ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT . and • RTF - Rad Tech
Fluoroscopy .
Keywords: Ryzen, Redwood City , Radiology Tech, Healthcare , Palo Alto, California
