Come to Soledad for the job, stay for the experience!
The Community – Soledad, CA
What was once an area populated mostly by livestock and Spanish friars, Soledad is now a vibrate community in the heart of Monterey County's bountiful agricultural region. With a newly revitalized downtown and a rich historical presence, Soledad will surely surprise the uninitiated. Visitors and citizens alike can explore Soledad's many wine tasting rooms, take a Soledad family mission trip, hike Pinnacles National Park, or escape the hustle and bustle at Arroyo Seco campground in the Los Padres National Forest.

For the family that is interested in History, Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad is a perfect stop on a family mission trip. Soledad is also within easy reach of the well-preserved Mission San Antonio de Padua in southern Monterey County. If you're looking more for a close-to-nature experience, then you'll have to jump into the breathtaking Pinnacles National Park. If you're planning on hiking or birding at Pinnacles National Park, then consider staying a few nights at the Pinnacles Campground, or if you prefer a comfy bed for your evenings, conveniently enough there are a few hotels located nearby to still give you the opportunity to jump into the wilderness with little travel to get there. Come to Soledad for the job, stay at Soledad for the experience!

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Airport Information: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a major airport located just 3 miles northwest of San Jose, California. It serves as a gateway to Silicon Valley and offers over 43 non-stop flights to domestic and international destinations. With its convenient location and a range of amenities, it's a popular choice for travelers visiting the Bay Area.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the Facility: Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)
Salinas Valley State Prison is a maximum-security state prison located in Soledad, California. It houses adult male inmates and is known for its strict security measures. The prison offers limited rehabilitative programs, including education and vocational training, but its focus is primarily on containment and security. Due to its high-security status, inmates have limited access to outside activities and programs.

Facility Address: 31625 US-101, Soledad, CA 93960

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist will perform a wide variety of diagnostic radiography exams under the direction of a physician. Will operate all radiographic equipment including general diagnostic, portable, fluoroscopic, and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) related equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients in the Imaging Service.
• Will support Radiologists and/or other medical officers, to produce high-quality images for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions.
• The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist will maintain records of patients, exams performed, etc. Will receive and identify patients, explain procedures, assist in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs or litters. Will assist with instruction of students in the clinical setting.
• Will complete a variety of complex physiological and radiological procedures ordered by and/or in collaboration with Radiologist Fellow without direct supervision.
• Will utilize their knowledge of radiation techniques and protection standards for the proper use, quality control, and preventative maintenance of single and biplane x-ray systems, contrast injectors, and image management systems.
• Must be alert and recognize changes in patient's condition, including emergencies, which may necessitate immediate intervention.
• The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist must be capable of recognizing serious patient abnormalities and individualizes each procedure to the needs of the situation to produce reliable results.
• Must perform proper calibrations on X-Ray equipment.
• Will operate fluoroscopic equipment, General X-Ray equipment, and C-Arms equipment.
• May be required to perform exams in the OR.
• Procedure and present in surgery requires comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique.

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - REQUIREMENTS

• Certification: All Diagnostic Radiology Technologist must be certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).
• Must be capable of technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the requirements identified in the function statements for a General DRT and DRT.
• Education: Must have an academic degree from an accredited Radiology Educational program.
• Additional certification: Must have a current Basic Life Support certificate.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in Diagnostic Radiology Technologies.