Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray)

Prometheus Federal Services•Vancouver, WA

13d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking X-Ray Technologists to work on-site at the VA Portland Health Care System Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, WA. The 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 ensure image clarity. Responsibilities also include receiving patients, explaining procedures, verifying patient information, and entering data into the DHCP system. The role requires maintaining patient records, performing various examinations, checking equipment, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the work area. Technologists will also provide portable X-rays, document unusual events, and adhere to after-hours policies and on-call responsibilities as needed. The 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.
Experience must include working 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 body parts 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 procedures.
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, 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, IVP's, and other complex examinations.
Checks equipment for working conditions and 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.
Assures infection control standards are followed.
Greets patients, assists in verifying appointments, answers the phone, and provides general information.
Calls scheduled inpatients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available.
Provides portable x-rays throughout the medical centers, notifying nearby staff/visitors of radiation hazards.
Records the nature of and circumstances surrounding unusual events and notifies the Radiologist "on-call" or the supervisory technologist.
Assures the cleanliness of the exam room and re-stocks supply cabinet.
Assures the safety of patients and adheres to appropriate safe patient handling and movement.
Maintains courteous customer service skills.
Notifies supervisory technologist of absence of coverage and if leaving the Department or work area.
Remains on duty until relief arrives.
Reports for duty on time or calls to report absence/tardiness.
Follows appropriate Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Service (DIS) policies for after-hour requests.
Refers concerns or questions after hours when there is no radiologist on duty.
Serves as a member of an on-call team providing after-hour services in response to emergencies when scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.