RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Summary:  Work with a dynamic team in creating a patient friendly atmosphere to provide the best quality service to our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

• The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for operating the medical imaging equipment used to produce images of patients’ bodies.
• Administer radiological examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures and accepted clinical standards
• Evaluate film quality for technique, positioning and protocol compliance and consistently makes the necessary adjustments to achieve quality film results
• Track and maintain all radiology exam reports received from consulting radiologists, ensuring that reports are reviewed by treating physician and properly filed
• Prepare films for medical records request by authorized external facilities or patient and maintain tracking log of films to be returned.

Competencies:   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Interpersonal - Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Possess the tact necessary to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Team player - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
•  Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Makes timely decisions.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to physician & supervisor’s direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.                     

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidate must pass Urine Analysis and criminal background check.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of Certified Radiologic technology School or Program
• Licensed in Radiography by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging and National registration in Radiography (AART) Required
• Basic Life Support for the HealthCare Provider (BLS)
• 1-2 years Orthopedic Radiography

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to patients, physicians, manager of department, etc.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Computer Skills: 

Knowledge of modern office equipment, systems and procedures, including computer skills and type efficiently; an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Knowledge of medical software is a plus.