Radiologic Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiologic procedures in hospital and clinical settings. You will operate radiographic equipment, process images, and support radiologists in QA activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Oregon license or Washington registration, ARRT certification, and Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire. You will contribute to patient care, scheduling, and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) or Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) at hire
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from ARRT at hire
• Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures using diagnostic radiographic equipment.
• Image processing and RIS/PACS usage; work with radiologist on QA; perform ECG as required.
• Patient transport, file work, restocking supplies, and patient registration.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology equipment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Radiologic Science

Tools

McKesson PACS

EPIC EMR

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.