Radiology Technologist Trainee

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is seeking a Non-Certified Radiologic Technologist. The role supports the Radiology department performing radiographic exams under indirect supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, graduates eligible from a radiologic technology program, and a current temporary radiologic license with BLS. It offers a variable relief shift and a pay range based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be graduate eligible from a certified radiologic technology program.
• Current temporary license in Radiologic Technology (OBMI) is required; AHA BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Radiology examinations under indirect supervision according to department policies.
• Maintain patient safety, follow health and safety procedures, and deliver quality patient care.
• Handle clerical duties, transport patients, and assist with recordkeeping and statistics as requested.
• Operate imaging modalities as authorized and support Lean continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate eligible from radiologic tech program

Tools

Nighthawk System

Job description

Pay range: $29.96 - $44.93 per hour, based on experience. This relief position is eligible for a 15% differential on top of the base rate in lieu of differentials.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Non-Certified Radiologic Technologist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Radiology Manager

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

DATE LAST REVIEWED: July 2024

OUR VISION

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES

Accountability, Caring, and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Non-Certified General Radiologic Technologist at St. Charles Health System performs all Radiographic studies, and related procedures at a technical level requiring indirect supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines. The non-certified technologist may only operate the applicable medical imaging modality under the indirect supervision of a licensed physician, or an individual licensed by the Board and credentialed by a credentialing organization in the medical imaging modality identified on the temporary license. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Under indirect supervision: Performs General Radiology examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of quality patient care.
• Works as a collaborative member of the health care team including clinicians, nurses and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing procedures such as fluoroscopy, trauma, and surgery
• Performs clerical duties, transports patients as required and maintains proper inventory of supplies.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Assists with special projects as requested.
• Maintains competent skills working with Nighthawk System.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures by creating an environment where the patients feel comfortable and communicated with regarding the experience in Radiology.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High school diploma or GED. Must be graduate eligible of a certified radiologic technology training program.
• Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Current temporary license in Radiologic Technology (OBMI). American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA BLS/CPR).
• Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

PERSOANAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Category: Patient Care Level #3 Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 1-25 pounds.
• The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear at whispered speech level.
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
• Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
• Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN (BBP) EXPOSURE CATEGORY

• Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: Residents and Trainees Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays) Shift Start & End Time: Variable

Institution Overview

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.