General X-Ray Technician

International SOS Government Medical Services•Portland, OR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent on contract award. This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below: Provide diagnostic radiography services to Veterans under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Performance Work Statement. Produce high‑quality radiographic images, practice radiation safety, complete required documentation, follow infection‑control requirements, and support after‑hours/on‑call coverage when scheduled.

Requirements

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.
Technologists must be currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
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.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and set up the X‑ray room with sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and required equipment; verify appointments and explain procedures.
Practice safe patient handling and provide courteous customer service.
Perform diagnostic X‑ray examinations; select proper exposure/ionizing factors; position patients; assess image clarity and repeat exams when necessary.
Perform portable radiography throughout the medical centers as requested.
Check equipment before use; report issues to the radiologist and/or technical supervisor.
Protect patients, self, and staff from radiation hazards; comply with badge/film and facility radiation‑safety policies.
Comply with infection‑control requirements (see Section C: Health & Immunizations).
Complete VA Talent Management System (TMS) privacy, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and information‑security courses, and any additional VA‑required training.
Maintain complete exam records/logs; correctly identify images; manage Hospital Information System–Radiology Information System (HIS‑RIS) / Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) worklists (noting transition to Cerner when applicable).
Ensure all Electronic Health Record (EHR) entries are signed off before leaving the facility.
Follow VA records‑management and information‑security obligations, including handling of VA information per policy.
Follow after‑hours Diagnostic Imaging Service (DIS) policies; document escalations; serve on the on‑call team for emergencies when scheduled.
Report unusual events during the tour; maintain exam‑room cleanliness; restock supplies; notify supervision regarding coverage/absences; remain on duty until properly relieved.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.