X-Ray Technician

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates • Olympia, WA

3d • $29 - $39

About The Position

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates is hiring an X-Ray Technician in Olympia, Washington. The position is available PRN or full-time, with no call and no night shifts. The hourly pay range is $29.00–$39.40, based on years of experience.

The technician prepares patients for radiologic procedures and performs X-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures. This includes operating radiographic equipment, selecting and adjusting imaging factors and controls, positioning patients, checking image clarity, and retaking images when needed. The role also involves radiation protection and infection-control procedures.

The technician maintains patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports; performs quality and quantity control checks; and follows applicable safety standards, laws, rules, and departmental policies. Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining equipment, making minor adjustments, identifying equipment repairs, maintaining and ordering supplies, and requesting outside images for appointments or surgery when needed.

OOA is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. Employment offers require successful completion of a background screen and pre-employment drug screen, which includes nicotine testing. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• X-Ray Technician (XT) certification with the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain it.
• At least 1 year of experience as an X-Ray Technician.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an orthopedic medical practice environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protect patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment to take X-rays according to established patient-care and safety procedures.
• Implement infection-control procedures in the work area.
• Select appropriate ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis and adjust radiographic controls.
• Position patients and take X-rays of body parts requested by physicians.
• Check X-rays for image clarity and retake them when needed.
• Maintain patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports.
• Perform quantity and quality control checks to ensure the X-ray unit meets applicable standards, and comply with safety standards.
• Clean and maintain radiographic equipment, make minor adjustments, and identify necessary repairs.
• Maintain radiographic supplies and order them as necessary.
• Request outside images for upcoming appointments and ensure images are available for surgery at an outside facility when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• OOA covers part or all of the cost of health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees at .80 FTE or higher.
• 401(k) plan with company matching; limited part-time and PRN employees may participate.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Uniform allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO accrual for new full-time staff, depending on position, FTE status, and tenure.
• Sick leave for limited part-time and PRN employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed