Radiologic Technologist: Expert X-Ray Imaging & Patient Care

Adventist Health; Fairview (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and produce diagnostic radiographs as ordered by physicians. You will position and instruct patients, adjust equipment, and determine exposure settings to ensure safe, high-quality images.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, monitoring patients, documenting information, and verifying exams on PACS. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred for Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT-R certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• OBMI license required in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians.
• Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Prepares equipment for use as needed.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positions patients for imaging exams.
• Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images.
• Documents exam information.
• Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient positioning

Patient instruction

Safety monitoring

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT-R Radiography Certification

OBMI Radiologic Technologist License (OR)

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS system

Radiographic equipment basics

Job description

Adventist Health Portland seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and produce diagnostic radiographs as ordered by physicians. You will position and instruct patients, adjust equipment, and determine exposure settings to ensure safe, high-quality images.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, monitoring patients, documenting information, and verifying exams on PACS. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and patient care is essential.