Radiologic Technologist / RT / ARRT

Responsibilities:

• Assists radiologist or other physician performing examinations; prepares and positions patients for display of body area to be studied; positions machine; adjusts controls to produce products of required diagnostic quality.
• Performs fluoroscopic x-ray examinations; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains and observes patient reaction for signs of distress; performs radiographs during and following examinations.
• Prepares rooms for fluoroscopic x-ray examinations and mammography examinations.
• Conducts special complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, cardiac catheterization, and arthrography.
• Instructs and prepares patients for diagnostic imaging procedures; selects appropriate equipment and determines most suitable anatomical positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of view taken in-patient log; may maintain records as required.
• Demonstrates all procedures to students and technicians; monitors trainee's performance of procedures; corrects faulty techniques and explains appropriate methods.
• May serve as lead workers; may prepare staff schedules; may assign and review the work of Radiologic technologists, students, and clerical staff.

Experience & Qualifications Needed:

• Two (2) years of experience performing diagnostic radiographs in an acute care facility or medical clinical setting.
• Must have experience and demonstrate competency in radiography, fluoroscopy, special procedures, and CT scanning.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, the State of Oregon as a Radiologic Technologist.

Apply now to be considered.