ASSIST PHYSICIANS WITH PATIENT CARE

• Performs x-ray in compliance with physician's requests, operating within state and federal standards.
• Processes and critiques requested images to assure proper quality.
• Practices radiation safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient using ALARA.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates excellent cultural competency skills with patients.
• Documents patient care through the Nextgen EMR System.
• Ability to assist patient on/off X-Ray table.
• Ability to reach overhead and manipulate the controls for the X-Ray.
• Computer keyboarding skills to enter patient information into the Nextgen and Canon systems.
• Attends education seminars as required to maintain Oregon license/ARRT
• Use care with the digital imaging detectors and computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice for a radiologic technologist and relating to the health field.

Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience at an approved ARRT facility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and maintain a current Oregon license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring and understanding attitude toward patients and fellow employees and presents a positive image.
• Maintain confidentiality when communicating with patients, healthcare providers, Slocum staff.
• Maintain a harmonious and enthusiastic relationship with all members of the Slocum team.
• Comply with all Slocum personnel policies, including dressing and conducting oneself in a professional manner as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Primary duty includes but not limited to operating radiographic equipment to produce images of body for diagnostic purpose as directed by physician.

Slocum is an AA/EEO/Disability/Vet employer.