Radiology Technologist I

Salary Range

$36.32 - $58.48

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Retirement Plan
• Pool Differential
• Sick Leave
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary

Please note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.

Performs routine diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures at a technical level requiring little supervision, to include trauma and surgery exams. Prepares and operates fixed radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable x-ray, and c-arm equipment utilizing safe practices while adhering to department protocols. Provide patients with safe, courteous, and efficient care. Assist in other sections of the department as needed. Required to be available for on-call shifts.

Position Reports To : Radiology Manager

Essential Functions

1. Prepares patient and performs all exams while effectively operating fluoroscopic, x-ray room, and x-ray portable equipment following good radiation safety, quality assurance, and infection control procedures.
2. Assists Radiologists in fluoroscopic procedures; may be required to perform minor fluoroscopic procedures under Radiologist's direction in accordance with radiology technology certification.
3. Under direction of a physician, may inject contrast material and/or medication.
4. Assists physician with fluoroscopic procedures in the operating room.
5. Sets up required sterile medical surgical equipment according to standards and procedure.
6. Assists in emergency situations under direction of MD/RN.
7. Reviews and evaluates diagnostic images for technical quality.
8. Verifies patient information and exams performed, updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exam performed.
9. May be required to assist clinical instructor and provide direct training and supervision to student technologists.
10. Participates in the training and orientation of new X-ray Technicians and Radiologic Technologists.
11. Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes required paperwork for each examination performed.
12. Maintains the cleanliness of x-ray equipment and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures. Places work orders for service. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
13. Complies with all continuing education requirements as dictated by regulatory entities.
14. Attend department meetings and participate in all annual required training and in-service training.
15. Participate in Quality Improvement Programs.
16. Complies with As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles, Image Gently principles, and Image Wisely pledge.
17. Understand principles of correct body mechanics and is able to apply these in assisting patients during transfer, lifting and ambulation.
18. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
19. Follows lab assistant protocols and procedure when working in East Wenatchee Lab/ X-ray.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Washington State Certification as Radiologic Technologist (RT) license.
• Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P) licensure if working out of East Wenatchee location within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Desired:

• Previous radiology experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• One-year clinical experience in diagnostic radiology and fluoroscopy
• Certification or registry in any other diagnostic imaging field.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to ionizing radiation, infectious diseases, blood, and other body substances. Required to wear appropriate protective clothing to include lead or lead equivalent attire when performing procedure that provide exposure. Must be able to take call with a response time of 20 minutes. Assists in lifting patients and places them in appropriate positions with the use of safe patient handling equipment. Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and depth perception for operation of equipment.

Job Classification:

• FLSA : Non-exempt
• Hourly/Salary : Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes