Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

KurzSolutions•Portland, OR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The VA Portland Health Care System provides comprehensive medical services to veterans in Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering primary care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and advanced treatments. With multiple clinics and the main medical center in Portland, the system delivers cutting-edge care, including surgical procedures, telehealth options, and support for conditions like PTSD, spinal cord injuries, and prosthetics. They also offer programs for homeless veterans, women's health services, and access to research-driven innovations to enhance veteran well-being. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician shall provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services. Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor. Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may encompass Out-Patient, In-Patient, Urgent Care, and Emergency Room departments served to patients. Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Radiologic examinations. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must be performed properly by a radiologic technologist and CT technologist. Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies. Maintaining and operating imaging equipment. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions. Prepares patients for radiological procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Performs imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician works closely with radiologists, ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited educational training program in which technologists are certified as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be certified for their specialty.
Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Two years' 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.
Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as an X-Ray Tech in the last six months.
Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance.
Be available to work for the VA at least six (6) months after starting date.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services.
Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor.
Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned.
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Radiologic examinations.
Accurately position patients and ensure that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
Work closely with radiologists to diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.
Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Maintain and operate imaging equipment.
Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Perform imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
Work closely with radiologists and ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.