Location
Portland, OR | United States
Job description
Description:
Radiography technologists ensure a patient's diagnostic X-rays are performed correctly. They assist doctors by preparing a patient for the exam, explaining the exam procedure to the patient, and positioning the patient correctly so that the body can be appropriately radiographed.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
- Performs various x-ray exams according to established standards, procedures, and procedures of the division.
- Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
- Recognizes and promptly reports patients motor abnormalities, including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
- Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
- Utilizes film markers and ensures images are properly marked as the "right" or "left" side.
- Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification.
- Keys in Patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
- Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Required Qualifications: - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
- Licensed technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
- Vaccinated for Influenza, seasonal
Incentives: Benefits for our Travel & Local Contracts Include: - Aggressive Compensation Packages
- Lodging Per-Diem for those who qualify
- Meals and Incidentals Allowance for those who qualify
- Travel Expense Allowance for those who qualify
- Medical Dental and Vision Benefits available (For you and family)
- Day 1 Medical and Voluntary Insurance eligibility for all full-time contracted professionals
- 401K
- Daily Pay Available
- Direct deposit
- Free CEUs
- 24/7 Clinical Support
- Professional and General Liability Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Bridge Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- State License Assistance
- New graduates are welcome to apply (Allied Only)
- Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Staffing Assistance and Large Support Staff
- Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
- Travel Tax Filing Resources
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