Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray)

Prometheus Federal Services•Salem, OR

13d•$49•Onsite

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to work on-site at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Salem, OR. This role involves preparing patients for radiologic procedures, ensuring radiation safety, operating radiographic equipment, and implementing infection control procedures. The technologist will select appropriate ionizing factors, position patients, take X-rays, and edit images for quality. They will also maintain patient records, perform various examinations, check equipment, and ensure the cleanliness and restocking of the exam room. Customer service skills are essential, as is adherence to safe patient handling. The technologist will follow Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Service (DIS) policies for after-hour requests and may serve on an on-call team for emergencies. Responsibilities are based on the VA/Radiology Mission and ARRT standards.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of a Radiologist or other medical officer to produce radiographic studies/images used in medical diagnosis and treatment.
Experience within a hospital lab setting as an X-Ray Technologist in the last six months.
ARRT Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
Ability to obtain public trust.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
Sets up and operates radiographic equipment.
Implements infection control procedures for the work area.
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians.
Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request.
Verifies that female patients are not pregnant.
Selects and sets technical factors using established criteria.
Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment as required.
Makes exposures necessary for the required procedures.
Takes films/images to daylight processor for processing.
Edits film/images for quality of images, positioning and appropriate ID.
Enters required data into the Decentralized Hospital Computer System (DHCP).
Maintains records of patients treated, examinations performed, views, images taken, and settings used.
Performs routine examinations of chest, joints, extremities, cholangiography, barium enemas, upper Gl's (Gastrointestinal), IVP's (Intravenous pyelogram), and other complex examinations, under the technical or professional direction of a Radiologist when required during tour assigned.
Checks equipment for working conditions prior to contacting the physician or patient for exam.
Notifies the physician and/or technical supervisor of any equipment problems.
Sets up x-ray room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and laid out.
Assures infection control standards are followed.
Greets patients arriving in the department and assists in verifying appointments, and/or the answering the phone and providing general information as needed or requested.
Calls scheduled inpatients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available.
Provides portable x-rays throughout the medical centers, notifying nearby staff/visitors of the need to protect them from possible scattering radiation.
Records the nature of, and circumstances surrounding unusual events occurring in the Diagnostic Imaging Service during the assigned tour and notifies the Radiologist "on-call" or the supervisory technologist.
Assures the cleanliness of the exam room and re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour.
Assures the safety of patient while in his/her care and adheres to appropriate safe patient handling and movement.
Maintains courteous customer service skills towards patients, visitors and staff.
Notifies supervisory technologist of absence of coverage and if leaving the Department or work area.
Remains on duty until relief of next tour arrives.
Reports for duty on time or calls to report absence/tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the tour scheduled.
Follows appropriate Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Service (DIS) policies for after hour requests across each modality: X-Ray, CT, and Ultra-Sound.
Refers concerns or questions after hours when there is no radiologist on duty.
When scheduled, serves as a member of an on-call team providing after-hour services in response to emergencies.
Other duties as assigned.