Radiologic Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Hillsboro is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic radiology services in hospital and clinical settings. You will perform routine, emergent, portable, fluoroscopic exams and assist radiologists to ensure accurate image quality.

Requires state licensure (Oregon or Washington), ARRT certification, and BLS; strong patient communication and RIS/PACS proficiency are essential. An Associate degree is preferred; a hospital setting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Oregon RT license or Washington RT license is required at hire.
• ARRT certification required at hire.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Experience with radiology exams and fluoroscopy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portable, surgical and fluoroscopic exams.
• Operate RIS and PACS; assist radiologist as needed and perform QA tasks.
• Handle patient registration, patient scheduling and transportation as required.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Radiologic Science

Oregon license or Washington license required

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology

BLS Certification

Tools

McKesson PACS

EPIC EMR

RIS/PACS proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

To provide diagnostic services in a hospital and/or clinical setting, to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner that promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW Mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic radiological procedures, utilizing diagnostic radiographic equipment. Using skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: routine, emergent, portable, surgical and fluoroscopic examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Image processing. Understands, use the current RIS and PACS system. Work under the supervision of radiologist on an as needed basis. Work with radiologist: on film Quality Assurance, exam clarification. Perform ECG (As required).
• Patient/transport. File work. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Responsible for patient registration and patient scheduling.
• Participate in an on-call or standby schedule as required. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience
  • N/A
• Education
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• License, Certification, Registration
  • Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire OR Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  • Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Daily use of diagnostic equipment, Imaging and health care computer system.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all personnel.
• Proficient knowledge of radiology equipment and exams to perform fluoroscopy, DXA, surgery, portable and routine radiographic exams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing general radiographic exams using digital equipment within the last three (3) years.
• Organizational skills; time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative, communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Experience with McKesson PACS.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field.