The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for administering x-ray examinations to patients at the request of the physician assistant or nurse practitioner in consultation with a physician or at the request of a physician.
The Radiologic Technologist makes sure a requisition is received from a provider before performing any radiology services.
The requisition includes a clinical history.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Administers x-ray examinations under the supervision of the Clinical Services Coordinator in collaboration with the Medical Director.
* Operates film processing equipment.
* Positions and transfers patients
* Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis to avoid retakes.
* Practices radiation protection by use of local spot-lead blockers, aprons and gloves.
* Restricts room access to patient and technologist when films are taken.
* Responsible for proper record keeping as well as HER documentation.
* Evaluates films for technical quality.
* Orders necessary supplies for KHP, Inc.
according to clinic procedures.
* Ensures registration of radiographic equipment with the State of Oregon every two years.
* Assures equipment is maintained in proper condition.
* Notifies physician that films are ready to be read.
Sends films for over reading if requested by physician.
* Participates in QA initiatives.
Takes the lead in appropriate QA projects.
* Performs cast removal and application.
* Facilitates appropriate Medical Assistant training of casting, removal and splinting.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Required Skills:*
* Current License in State of Oregon to perform Radiography.
* Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
* Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic technology
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Possess a basic level of written and oral communication skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge, typically acquired through completion of high school or GED program.
* Must be able to pass a and Drug Screen.
* Able to lift 30 pounds.
* Bilingual preferred but not required.
*Accommodations*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, bend, lift, carry, write, and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Radiology
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* License in State of Oregon to perform Radiography (Required)
* Certification-American Registry of Radiologic technology (Required)
Work Location: In person
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