Radiology Technologist
Adventist Health NW
Portland, OR
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Radiologic Technologist, Full time Nights

Are you looking to be a part of a close knit, growing, innovative team, in a suburban setting? If you do, Adventist Health Portland's Imaging and Diagnostic Team is the place for you! Apply and join our team today! Adventist Health Portland offers life balance opportunities outside of work including access the arts, professional sports, fine dining, four season activities, a diverse climate and unlimited education opportunities. This position is eligible for a hiring incentive. The salary for this position is $32.67 - $48.97/hour. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: 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. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Associate's Degree in radiological 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 * Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Preferred Essential Functions: * 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. * Administers targeted doses of radiation to the patient's body to treat cancer or other diseases. Administers trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone. Measures bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site. * 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.