Radiology Technologist

Salary Range

$27.85 - $43.77
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.

 

Perform all routine diagnostic exams, including all surgical procedures, general fluoroscopy, and trauma exams utilizing radiographic, fluoroscopy, portable and c-arm equipment. Provide patients with safe, courteous and efficient care. Assist in other sections of the department as needed.

 

Position Reports To: Reports to Radiology Manager.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares for and performs all x-ray examinations including but not limited to routine, fluoroscopy, operating room, and portable.
2. Assists radiologist or attending physician with special exams to provide maximum diagnostic information in a professional, efficient manner.
3. Assists clinical instructor and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
4. Completes “Informed Consent” and “Prescreening” forms as needed.
5. Administers contrast media under physician supervision.
6. Maintains the cleanliness of all x-ray equipment and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
7. Required to take standby and be on call as needed. If on call, will be available within 20 minutes of notification of need.
8. Follows good radiation safety, quality assurance and infection control procedures.
9. Understands and follows all universal precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
10. Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes required paperwork for each examination performed.
11. Reviews and evaluates diagnostic images for technical quality.
12. Completes the education and competencies to perform EKGs as needed.
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. Lifts patients as needed and when this can be accomplished safely and according to policy. Transfers patients using safe ergonomic technique and utilizes the hydraulic lift or other safe patient handling devices and the patient's family members or caregivers when necessary.
16. Participates in Quality Improvement Programs.
17. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
18. Other duties as assigned.

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

Position Requirements

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a graduate of a course in Radiologic Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.).
• Clinical experience in diagnostic radiology and fluoroscopy obtained during completion of an approved course by the A.R.R.T.
• A.R.R.T. registered or within six months of hire date (actively pursuing registry with an ACTIVE Washington State X-ray Technician license).
• Washington State Certification as Radiologic Technologist.

Desired:

• Certification or registry in any other diagnostic imaging field.
• Possesses basic computer (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing) skills.

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:

• Moderate amount of time requirements outside normal working hours. Requires walking, standing, reaching above, below and at shoulder height. Requires crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, twisting, turning and repetitive movements. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, assists in lifting patients weighing up to 450 pounds and places them in appropriate positions with the use of safe patient handling equipment. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to a level sufficient to operate equipment, review diagnostic images, and complete associated paperwork. Depth perception is required. Required hearing correctable to a level sufficient to use the telephone and hear a patient speaking when your back is turned. The abilities to smell and to feel when touching are required.

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 - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes