Radiology Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Mcminnville, OR

16d • Onsite

About The Position

A Radiology Technologist performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. This includes educating patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation. The technologist prepares equipment and supplies, selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, and implements safety standards and quality control procedures. They troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions, position patients, perform imaging procedures, analyze results, and identify issues with image quality, taking appropriate action to resolve them. Finally, they enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Program in Radiological Technology
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Current license American Associate of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree