X-Ray Technician

X-Ray Technician – Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Location: Olympia, WA

FTE/Schedule: 1.0 FTE and .80 FTE needed. Multiple schedule options are available, and some weekend availability may be required. 

Pay: $29.00 - $39.40 per hour

(Pay is determined based on years of experience)

Summary of benefits: 

The benefits described below are only available for Full-Time employees. Part-time  and Per-Diem employees will earn sick leave and may participate in the 401K Plan. 

OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. New, full-time staff will accrue a minimum of 17 days of paid time off per year. 

Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

X-Ray Technician Job Duties:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.   Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. 
• Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
• Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary.
• Requests outside images for upcoming appointments.  Ensures images are available for surgery at outside facility, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

X-Ray Technician Job Requirements:

• X-Ray Technician (XT) certification with the State of WA, or the ability to obtain one. 
• Minimum 1 year experience as an X-Ray Technician.
  1. Experience in an orthopedic medical practice environment strongly preferred.

For a complete X-Ray Technician job description, please see attached document or  visit: https://olyortho.com and select Careers.

*It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, careers@olyortho. com*