PRN Student Rad Tech

Trinity Health•Ontario, OR

About The Position

Performs radiology procedures on patients of all ages according to approved protocols, radiation safety requirements, and established exam indicators. Maintains patient and procedure documentation and knowledge of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for high-quality exams. Communicates effectively with internal and external patients in a manner appropriate to their age and mental capacity. Some travel between sites is expected. The colleague must be enrolled in an ARRT-acknowledged radiology program and maintain an active Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI). An active Oregon license must be obtained and maintained before providing services in Oregon. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire unless the colleague currently holds ACLS and/or PALS certification or qualifies under the SAHS Certification Crosswalk. The role includes performing ordered procedures according to departmental protocols, documenting services, supplies, and medication use, maintaining instruments and supplies, and setting up and executing a sterile environment. In a SAMG outpatient clinical setting, Radiology Technologists may also be required to perform clinical duties described in the SAMG Clinical Competency Manual to support timely, excellent patient care. The organization describes its commitment to honoring each person's dignity and recognizing colleagues' perspectives, experiences, and talents. It identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Enrollment in an ARRT-acknowledged radiology program is required; the colleague must notify their supervisor and/or HR if they are no longer enrolled during employment.
Maintain an active Medical Imaging License issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).
Obtain and maintain an active Oregon license before providing any services in Oregon.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network is required at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS or covered by the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures on patients of all ages according to approved protocols, radiation safety requirements, and established exam indicators.
Maintain patient and procedure documentation.
Maintain knowledge of equipment, instruments, and supplies pertinent to high-quality exams.
Provide effective internal and external patient communication appropriate to patients' age and mental capacity.
Travel between sites as needed.
Demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to competently care for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
Perform ordered procedures according to departmental protocols and procedures, acquiring optimum exams efficiently and in a timely manner.
Keep accurate and updated documentation of medications on inventory and medications utilized.
Maintain required inventory of instruments and supplies used in procedures.
Maintain the ability to properly set up and execute a sterile environment.
In a SAMG outpatient clinical setting, support staff by performing clinical duties outlined in the SAMG Clinical Competency Manual when required.