Sr Radiology Technologist

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR, seeks a Senior Radiologic Technologist to lead imaging services and support clinical teams. You will perform imaging procedures, supervise in the lead position when the leader is away, and uphold safety standards across a pediatric setting.

The role requires ARRT certification, a radiologic technology credential, state licensure, BLS, and at least 5 years in pediatric imaging or orthopedics, with a commitment to excellence in patient care and quality control.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associates Radiologic Technology
• ARRT certification is required
• State license to practice radiologic technology where required
• Fluoroscopy as required by state regulations
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competent technical skills in imaging equipment use, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Provides leadership and acts as lead in the absence of the department leader.
• Ensures imaging equipment functions properly and reports malfunctions.
• Manages staff resources including scheduling, orientation, competency, and education.
• Reviews orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider when needed.
• Reviews images for diagnostic quality including collimation, positioning, and markers.
• Documents in EMR/PACS per requirements.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA at all times.
• Adheres to policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates age-specific knowledge for pediatric patient care.
• Maintains professional credentials as required by ARRT/state regulations.

Education

Certificate or Associates Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification

Radiologic Technologist license in state of practice

Fluoroscopy as required by State

Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

Senior Radiologic technologists are medical personnel who perform imaging procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a professional manner while acting as a leader and resource for others. This individual assumes the responsibilities of lead in the leader’s absence. In addition, carries out other departmental duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates competent technical skills in the use of imaging equipment, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Consistently demonstrates standards of leadership. Collaborates and communicates with department leader. Assumes the responsibilities of lead in the leader’s absence.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s).
• Participates in management of staff resources including scheduling, orientation, competency, and education.
• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views).
• Reviews images for diagnostic quality, which includes proper collimation, use of markers, and positioning accuracy.
• Documents consistently and accurately in EMR, PACS, and any other areas per facility requirements.
• Practices appropriate radiation safety as designated in Federal and State Radiation Control Regulations. Practices A.L.A.R.A at all times.
• Observes established policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates age specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to make appropriate adjustments in the care of patients.
• Works efficiently, uses downtime appropriately, and promotes a productive work environment.
• Maintains professional credentials as required by ARRT and/or state regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate or Associates Radiologic Technology
• 5 years Pediatric and/or orthopedic
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologist license in state of practice as required by State only
• Fluoroscopy as required by State only
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.