Radiologic Technologist (Madras)
About The Position
As a Radiologist Technologist, you will perform diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner’s orders and within limits of licensure; in addition, you will assist in the health care and laboratory areas when needed. Develops and implements operational procedures for the department’s facilities in accordance with Board of Radiology rules and community standards. Maintains current knowledge of proper techniques and procedures, as related to radiography and developing films. Attends continuing education programs and professional affiliations, required for maintenance of licensure. Performs diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner orders and within limits of licensure. Continually monitors the quality of services performed through a quality assurance program and by working with consultants and the practitioner. Maintains accurate, concise records of all department x-ray activities and required statistical data. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of patient x-rays and reports by keeping a current and accurate filing system by filing, reviewing, and pulling information as necessary. Consults with practitioners regarding questions or specific patient problems. Provides services at a variety of facilities. Schedules activities through the Nurse Manager, Outpatient Services, or Support Services Supervisor. Complies with all rules and regulations regarding personal radiation exposure for self or other staff members. Reviews quality of services with community consultant as necessary. Provides emergency services as necessary outside of normal work schedule as directed by supervisor. Performs mathematical calculation and formulates technique chart to obtain proper exposure during radiographic examination. Provide patient teaching and assist patient in obtaining proper position to perform x-ray examination. Assist with budget preparation; provide input to develop and propose service alternatives such as expansion of level of service or improve the quality of service. Performs work according to guidelines and procedures for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting.
Requirements
- Certification as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry for Radiological Technologists and a valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging at the time of appointment OR other authorization issued by the Board of Medical Imaging to practice diagnostic radiologic technology in the following categories: head, upper extremities, lower extremities, chest and ribs, abdomen and spine.
- General Knowledge Techniques and procedures of radiography
- Proper positioning and shielding of patients to obtain needed x‑ray results
- Anatomy and physiology as it relates to radiography
- Care, operation maintenance, and repair of radiographic equipment
- Procedures and materials used in developing radiographic films
- Phlebotomy and proper sample collection and labeling
- Math for equipment exposure calculations
- Radiation safety, rules, and regulations
- Formulation of technique charts
- Infection control and sterile techniques
- Caring for and operating radiographic equipment
- Communicating with patients and gaining cooperation
- Positioning patients to radiograph the required portion of the body
- Maintaining patient records in all formats
- The use of computer software for word processing, email, and computer navigation
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner’s orders and within limits of licensure
- Assist in the health care and laboratory areas when needed
- Develop and implement operational procedures for the department’s facilities in accordance with Board of Radiology rules and community standards
- Maintain current knowledge of proper techniques and procedures, as related to radiography and developing films
- Attend continuing education programs and professional affiliations, required for maintenance of licensure
- Continually monitor the quality of services performed through a quality assurance program and by working with consultants and the practitioner
- Maintain accurate, concise records of all department x-ray activities and required statistical data
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of patient x-rays and reports by keeping a current and accurate filing system by filing, reviewing, and pulling information as necessary
- Consult with practitioners regarding questions or specific patient problems
- Provide services at a variety of facilities
- Schedule activities through the Nurse Manager, Outpatient Services, or Support Services Supervisor
- Comply with all rules and regulations regarding personal radiation exposure for self or other staff members
- Review quality of services with community consultant as necessary
- Provide emergency services as necessary outside of normal work schedule as directed by supervisor
- Perform mathematical calculation and formulates technique chart to obtain proper exposure during radiographic examination
- Provide patient teaching and assist patient in obtaining proper position to perform x-ray examination
- Assist with budget preparation; provide input to develop and propose service alternatives such as expansion of level of service or improve the quality of service
- Perform work according to guidelines and procedures for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
