Radiology Technician - Radiologic Technologist

Radiology Technician

Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.

Education and Work Experience: Associate's Degree in radiologic technology: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ? Radiography (ARRT-R): Required Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams. Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician. Verifies exams on PACS. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Staffing Ratios: Days 1: no ratio 2-7 technologists per dayshift Nights 1: no ratio 1 nightshift technologist Weekends 1: no ratio 2-3 weekend technologists Schedule Requirements: Call Required: Yes, part of the rotation with the team, weeknight and weekend call shifts Weekend Coverage: Yes, On call, and depends on shift hired for Scheduling Type: Lead Tech makes schedule Unit Systems: Documentation System: Epic & Mach7 PACS Communication: Microsoft Teams Support: IV Teams: Yes, Dayshift Lift Teams: No, but Imaging team or ED team can help Pharmacy: Yes, 24/7 Phlebotomy: Yes, 24/7 Transportation: Yes, varying shifts Unit Secretary: Yes, Department Patient Registration Provider Coverage: Intensivist: Yes, 24/7 Hospitalist: Yes, 24/7 Additional Unit Information: Special Equipment: Siemens, Carestream and Client equipment Special Procedures: Fluoroscopy, Surgery cases