Northern Campus Radiology Technologist (Relief)

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

St.Charles Health System is seeking a General Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic exams and related duties in the Radiology department. The role requires working with PACS, EMR, and teleradiology systems, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Preferred candidates will have ARRT in Radiologic Technology, OBMI licensure eligibility, and up to one year of diagnostic radiography experience. The position may involve rotation across northern hospital locations in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure and certification as radiologic technologist according to Oregon OBMI rules.
• Graduate of a certified radiologic technology training program.
• One year of diagnostic radiography experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic studies per department policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals in imaging procedures.
• Follow safety policies and guidance to ensure quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment and participate in quality control measures.

Skills

PACS knowledge

EMR familiarity

Teleradiology experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of a certified radiologic technology program

Oregon OBMI licensure eligibility

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

StatRad

Teleradiology System

Job description

Pay Range

$37.73 - $56.60 per hour, based on experience, in addition to shift differentials. This relief position is eligible for a 15% differential on top of the base rate in lieu of benefits.

Job Title

General Radiologic Technologist

Reports To

Radiology Manager or Supervisor

Department

Radiology

Date Last Reviewed

August 2024

Our Vision

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

Our Mission

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Our Values

Accountability, Caring, and Teamwork

Department Summary

St.Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

Position Overview

The General Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic studies, and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Performs General Radiology examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Works as a collaborative member of the health care team including physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures such as fluoroscopy, trauma, and surgery.
• Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of quality patient care.
• Assists in quality control/performance improvement measures as required.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Performs clerical duties, transports patients as required and maintains proper inventory of supplies.
• Participates in student training program as requested.
• Assists with special projects as requested.
• Competent skills working with PACS, EMR and teleradiology System.
• Positions patients properly to obtain the best image while providing a calm and caring demeanor.
• Utilizes the proper positioning and placement protocols to ensure images are taken in accordance with the provider’s directions.
• Sets the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged.
• Takes preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of quality patient care.
• Recognizes, reports, and records observations and care provided in compliance with St.Charles Health System policies and regulatory agencies.
• Assists in keeping the unit clean and free of clutter.
• Cleans equipment and helps identify need for maintenance.
• Competent skills working with StatRad System.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures by creating an environment where the patients feel comfortable and communicated with regarding the experience in Radiology.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: As required for licensure and certification. Must be a graduate of a certified radiologic technology training program.
Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiologic Technology (RT). American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification or must obtain within 6 months upon hire.
Preferred: ARRT credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Bone Densitometry (BD), Mammography (MAM), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).

Experience

Required: N/A
Preferred: One (1) year experience in diagnostic radiography.

Additional Position Information

If assigned to the Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; then you may be required to work in the various northern hospital locations for St.Charles Health System (this applies to Relief positions assigned to Redmond, Prineville, or Madras hospital; with the flexibility and ability to work in all three locations).

Personal Protective Equipment

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Physical Requirements

Category: Patient Care Level #3

• Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 1-25 pounds.
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
• Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood‑Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP.

Schedule Weekly Hours

0

Caregiver Type

Relief

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Exempt Position?

No

Job Family

TECHNOLOGIST

Scheduled Days of the Week

Variable

Shift Start & End Time

variable

Company Overview

St.Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St.Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St.Charles Health System and St.Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.