Technologist, Radiologic

Kaiser Permanente; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to provide imaging services in hospital and clinical settings, performing clerical duties as needed and upholding the KPNW mission. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include performing radiographic exams (including fluoroscopy, portable, and surgical), image processing with RIS/PACS, and coordinating with radiologists. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Oregon Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License required at hire or WA Certified Radiologic Technologist required at hire
• Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from ARRT
• Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire
• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures using radiographic equipment.
• Image processing and RIS/PACS work under radiologist supervision.
• Handle patient registration, scheduling and transport duties.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required.
• Restock supplies and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Radiology equipment knowledge

Fluoroscopy

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Oregon Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.