Radiologic Technologist (Madras)
About The Position
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner orders and within the limits of licensure, and assists in health care and laboratory areas as needed. The position develops and implements departmental operating procedures consistent with Board of Radiology rules and community standards, maintains current radiography knowledge, and attends continuing education and professional activities required to maintain licensure. The technologist monitors service quality through a quality assurance program and collaboration with consultants and practitioners; maintains accurate records, statistical data, patient x-rays, and reports; consults with practitioners about patient questions or problems; and provides services at various facilities. The role also coordinates activities through the Nurse Manager, Outpatient Services, or Support Services Supervisor, observes radiation-safety rules, and may provide emergency services outside normal work hours as directed. Additional duties include calculating and formulating technique charts for appropriate exposure, teaching and positioning patients for x-ray examinations, assisting with budget preparation and service planning, and working according to procedures that maintain a secure correctional environment. The position is based at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, Oregon, and is represented by AFSCME. It may qualify for Police & Fire benefits through PERS, as defined by statute.
Requirements
- Certification as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry for Radiological Technologists and a valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging at appointment; or other Board of Medical Imaging authorization to practice diagnostic radiologic technology in the listed categories: head, upper extremities, lower extremities, chest and ribs, abdomen, and spine.
- Knowledge of radiography techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of proper patient positioning and shielding to obtain required x-ray results.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to radiography.
- Knowledge of radiographic equipment care, operation, maintenance, and repair.
- Knowledge of procedures and materials used in developing radiographic films.
- Knowledge of phlebotomy and proper sample collection and labeling.
- Knowledge of mathematics for equipment exposure calculations.
- Knowledge of radiation safety, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of technique-chart formulation.
- Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques.
- Ability to care for and operate radiographic equipment.
- Ability to communicate with patients and gain their cooperation.
- Ability to position patients for radiographs of the required body part.
- Ability to maintain patient records in all formats.
- Ability to use computer software for word processing, email, and computer navigation.
- Must pass a CJIS fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Must complete required background, PREA, and reference checks as a final candidate.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiology procedures according to practitioner orders and within licensure limits.
- Assist in health care and laboratory areas when needed.
- Develop and implement departmental operating procedures in accordance with Board of Radiology rules and community standards.
- Maintain knowledge of radiography and film-developing techniques and procedures, and complete continuing education and professional affiliations required for licensure.
- Monitor service quality through quality assurance and collaboration with consultants and practitioners.
- Maintain accurate records of department x-ray activities and statistical data, as well as patient x-rays and reports.
- Consult with practitioners regarding questions or specific patient problems.
- Provide services at a variety of facilities and schedule activities through the designated nursing or support-services supervisor.
- Comply with radiation-exposure rules and regulations for self and other staff members.
- Review service quality with community consultants as needed.
- Provide emergency services outside the normal work schedule when directed by a supervisor.
- Perform exposure calculations and formulate technique charts for radiographic examinations.
- Teach patients and assist them in proper positioning for x-ray examinations.
- Assist with budget preparation and propose service alternatives or improvements.
- Follow guidelines and procedures for maintaining a secure correctional environment.
Benefits
- Family health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- 21 days of paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components
- Optional short- and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Savings Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- Potential eligibility for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS, as defined by statute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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