Legacy Health

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Job Location Silverton Medical Ctr campus
Position Status On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required)
Requisition ID
24-40523
City
SILVERTON
State/Province
OR
Department
RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC
Avg Hours Per Week
0
FTE
0.00
Pay Range
USD $38.50/Hr. - USD $55.06/Hr.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Shift Differentials
Eves $2.50/hr, Nts $5.00/hr, Wknd $3.00/hr
Union
Non-union
Work Days
Variable schedule

Overview

As a Radiologic Technologist, your work involves much more than performing diagnostic exams; you also ensure a positive experience by making patients feel respected and secure. If this is how you view your job, we invite you to consider a career with Legacy.

 

The Radiologic Technologist performs ionizing radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in a variety of environments, according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique and patient care. Central to the success of this role is the ability to handle stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

 

Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the heart of the Willamette Valley with a wide mix of services, many not typically available in a community hospital: CT scan (computerized tomography), nuclear medicine, echocardiography, family birth center and much more.

Responsibilities

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

Positions patient for diagnostic radiology according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.

Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.

Uses computer image processing, as needed to select and optimize images.

Develops and presents films and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.

Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

 

DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.

Identifies patient by checking patient's ID, full name and medical record number according to department procedure.

Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.

Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.

Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.

Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.

Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.

 

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.

Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.

Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.

Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.

 

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.

Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.

Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.

Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program.

 

Skills:

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current applicable state license in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required.

Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) required.

BLS/CPR Certification: Personnel providing direct care in patient care and diagnostic areas are required to acquire and maintain BLS/CPR certification.

Pay Range

USD $38.50 - USD $55.06 /Hr.

Working Conditions

Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 20 40 pounds. Must be able to distinguish colors and color shading . Risk of exposure to hazardous airborne pathogens particles Annual N95 HMR Full Face fit testing and E required .

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