Rad Tech

CHI Mercy Health of Roseburg; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health of Roseburg is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray imaging and other diagnostic studies with a focus on patient safety and accurate results. The role emphasizes proper positioning, exposure decisions, and collaboration with radiologists to ensure timely diagnoses.

Responsibilities include completing exams, adhering to ALARA, protecting patients with shields, and adapting to pediatric imaging needs while maintaining a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program or enrolled in a program with completed clinical competencies.
• Active Rad Tech license/EMTB OBMI Rad Tech license.
• ARRT Radiography certification within 6 months of hire.
• AHA BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging examinations (X-ray, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT, MRI) as ordered.
• Ensure accurate exposure, positioning, and technique to optimize diagnostic quality.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and radiation safety protocols.
• Protect patient areas with shielding as appropriate and minimize repeats.
• Communicate with patients to educate and ensure comfort during procedures.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Radiography safety

ALARA principles

Patient positioning

X-ray image capture

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Completes all exams including all applicable ancillary charges and verifies exams in a timely manner upon exam completion.
• Takes x-ray images of specified body parts as ordered and follows established procedures, processes images accordingly.
• Practices radiation safety during exams in keeping with the ALARA principle.
• Provides lead shields to protect unaffected body parts from exposure to radiation.
• Performs all procedures as requested; determining appropriate exposure, proper instructions to and positioning of patient and with minimal amount of repeats.
• Adapts exams to the needs of patients in special age groups, familiar with use of positioning aids (pigg-o-stat, etc.) in accomplishing pediatric exams.

Shift: Casual Part-Time, Varied

Job Requirements

• OBMI Rad Tech license
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT within 6 months
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program or enrolled in an approved Radiology Technology program with completed clinical competencies
• AHA BLS within 30 days