PRN Imaging X-Ray Technician

Omhc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave (PSL)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OMHC is seeking an Imaging X-Ray Technician for hospital settings. The role focuses on safe, courteous patient care and delivering diagnostic radiographs with attention to ALARA principles.

Responsibilities include exam room prep, EMR/PACS documentation, and on-call availability with 20-minute response. Requires WA state registration, BLS, and completion of required X-Ray training.

Qualifications

• Registered X-Ray Technician with the State of Washington.
• Minimum of 80 hours of in-house training and completion of X-Ray Technology Seminar (48 hrs).
• Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment.
• Documentation of 7 hours AIDS training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supply and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates previous imaging studies and patient history to optimize exam.
• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information with physician input.
• Provide patient education and instruction before and after examination.
• Maintain infection control and radiation safety per ALARA principles.

Skills

Patient care

Radiation safety(ALARA)

EMR/PACS navigation

Education

Registered X-Ray Technician (WA)

80 hours in-house training + X-Ray Technology Seminar (48 hrs)

Current BLS certification

AIDS training 7 hours documentation

Job description

Description

PRN Imaging X-Ray Technician - Hospital

PRN Imaging X-Ray Tech

12-hour shifts

Base Pay $18.49 – $25.00 / hour DOE

Primary Focus:

Responsible for providing safe, courteous and efficient patient care. Performs all routine radiographic procedures to produce diagnostic images.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, supply and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates previous imaging studies and patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.
• Provides patient education and instruction prior to and after examination.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems.
• Performs x-ray examinations applying appropriate infection control and radiation safety measures.
• Applies ALARA principle to ensure appropriate radiation safety for self-patient, and visitor. Evaluates patient for pregnancy prior to exam as indicated.
• Ability to work with basic office equipment such as telephones, copier, facsimiles, computers, etc.
• Keeps an accurate and complete patient record in EMR and PACS.
• Participates in on-call scheduling and must be able to respond within 20 minutes and can not consume anything that might impair focus or function (whether prescription or non-prescription). Is responsible for keeping aware of the updated on-call schedule
• Adheres to the quality plan and supports and participates in Quality Assurance.
• Performs EKG’s as requested per physician or Allied Health Professional orders.
• Performs other patient care activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with Caregivers’ scope of practice, training, experience and license/certification/registration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

At OMHC we value our employees and one of the ways that we show that is in our OMHC benefits package:

• We offer PSL Sick Leave which equates to 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked.
• We offer an EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) for you and your eligible dependents at no cost to you.

Base Pay $18.49 – $25.00/hour DOE

Requirements

Requirements

Schedule:

Imaging X-Ray Technicians are required to be available for 12 Hour Shifts plus scheduled On-Call shifts as applicable.

Required Education and Certification:

• Registered Technician with the State of Washington.
• Minimum of 80 hours of in-house training and completion of X-Ray Technology Seminar (48 hrs.)
• Current BLS upon hire and duration of employment
• Documentation of 7 hours AIDS training