PRN Imaging X-Ray Technician

Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center • Odessa, WA

3d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing safe, courteous and efficient patient care. Performs all routine radiographic procedures to produce diagnostic images.

Requirements

• Registered Technician with the State of Washington.
• Minimum of 80 hours of in-house training and completion of X-Ray Technology Seminar (48 hrs.)
• Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment
• Documentation of 7 hours AIDS training

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supply and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates previous imaging studies and patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.
• Provides patient education and instruction prior to and after examination.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems.
• Performs x-ray examinations applying appropriate infection control and radiation safety measures.
• Applies ALARA principle to ensure appropriate radiation safety for self-patient, and visitor. Evaluates patient for pregnancy prior to exam as indicated.
• Ability to work with basic office equipment such as telephones, copier, facsimiles, computers, etc.
• Keeps an accurate and complete patient record in EMR and PACS.
• Participates in on-call scheduling and must be able to respond within 20 minutes and can not consume anything that might impair focus or function (whether prescription or non-prescription). Is responsible for keeping aware of the updated on-call schedule.
• Adheres to the quality plan and supports and participates in Quality Assurance.
• Performs EKG’s as requested per physician or Allied Health Professional orders.
• Performs other patient care activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with Caregivers’ scope of practice, training, experience and license/certification/registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PSL Sick Leave which equates to 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) for you and your eligible dependents at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed