Clinic Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) - Walk-In Clinic

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, OR is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform high-quality radiographic procedures within state licensure and without direct supervision. You will evaluate patients and set proper technical factors to produce diagnostic images, collaborating with Urgent Care teams to deliver timely care and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Required ARRT RT(R) credential, Oregon Radiologic Technology license, and BLS; hospital

Qualifications

• ARRT RT(R) credential required; registry eligible must obtain within six months of hire.
• Current Oregon license in Radiologic Technology required; temporary license allowed for new grads with permanent license within six months.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality radiographic procedures within scope of state licensure.
• Evaluate patients and use proper technical factors for diagnostic image production.
• Collaborate with Urgent Care teams to provide timely and safe patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

ARRT RT(R) credential

Oregon Radiologic Technology license

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Performs high-quality radiographic procedures within the scope of state licensure at a technical and professional level that does not require direct supervision.
Performs appropriate patient evaluation and uses proper technical factors for diagnostic image production.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Urgent Care teams at Samaritan Health Services treat conditions that require immediate attention but are not considered to be life-threatening or severe enough to be cared for in the hospital emergency department.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current ARRT RT(R) credential required. If registry eligible, credential within six (6) months of hire required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon license in Radiologic Technology required. If a new graduate, temporary license upon hire and permanent license within six (6) months of hire required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists