Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Legacy Health•Silverton, OR

14d•$39 - $56

About The Position

As a Radiologic Technologist, your work involves much more than performing diagnostic exams; you also ensure a positive experience by making patients feel respected and secure. If this is how you view your job, we invite you to consider a career with Legacy. The Radiologic Technologist performs ionizing radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in a variety of environments, according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique and patient care. Central to the success of this role is the ability to handle stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes. While this position provides an excellent opportunity for a person looking to advance their career or to get their foot in the door, this position will also be compensated well and provide an opportunity to work at an excellent location. Here is a glimpse at important aspects of our total compensation and benefits for this position: Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area Base Wage: $39.27 - $55.06 per hour, with consideration to related work experience and internal equity Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans Paid Time Off: competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions Educational Assistance Program Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Parking: free at Silverton Medical Center (and convenient location) On-site Facilities: on- site chapel, on- site cafe and coffee shop Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks, Silver Falls, Oregon Gardens and other entertainment are in close proximity Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more And so much more Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the heart of the Willamette Valley with a wide mix of services, many not typically available in a community hospital: CT scan (computerized tomography), nuclear medicine, echocardiography, family birth center and much more.

Requirements

Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Current applicable state license in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required.
Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) required.
BLS/CPR Certification: Personnel providing direct care in patient care and diagnostic areas are required to acquire and maintain BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
Positions patient for diagnostic radiology according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
Uses computer image processing, as needed to select and optimize images.
Develops and presents films and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.
DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
Identifies patient by checking patient's ID, full name and medical record number according to department procedure.
Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.
Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.
Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.
Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.
PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.
Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.
Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.
Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
Base Wage: $39.27 - $55.06 per hour, with consideration to related work experience and internal equity
Shift Differential: evening - $2.50 /hr, night - $4.30 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
Paid Time Off: competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
Educational Assistance Program
Wellness Services: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Parking: free at Silverton Medical Center (and convenient location)
On-site Facilities: on- site chapel, on- site cafe and coffee shop
Food and Entertainment: restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, parks, Silver Falls, Oregon Gardens and other entertainment are in close proximity
Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more