Radiologic Technologist, Full-time, Night shift

Adventist Health; Damascus (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Damascus, Oregon is seeking a qualified professional to operate x-ray equipment. The role includes performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and explaining processes to patients. Candidates are expected to hold relevant certifications and educational qualifications.

This position is crucial for maintaining the health and safety standards of the organization, with key responsibilities including preparing equipment and documentation for exams.

Qualifications

• Education qualification in radiologic technology is preferred.
• Valid licenses required: ARRT-R, OBMI Radiologic Technologist License in Oregon.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs.
• Explain procedures to patients and address queries.
• Prepare examination rooms and patients for imaging exams.
• Ensure safety during exams and produce diagnostic images.

Skills

Screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation

Patient communication

Equipment preparation

Safety monitoring during exams

Education

Associate's Degree in radiologic technology

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Radiography (ARRT-R): Required; Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• 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.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.