Position SummaryWe currently have openings for an X-Ray Technologist The work will be on-site at the VA Portland Health Care System Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, WA.
Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo succeed in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- 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. Check X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
- Receives patients by checking name, social security number or date of birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request. Verifies that female patients are not pregnant. Selects and sets technical factors using established criteria. Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment as required. Makes exposures necessary for the required procedures. Takes films/images to daylight processor for processing. Edits film/images for quality of images, positioning and appropriate ID. Enters required data into the Decentralized Hospital Computer System (DHCP).
- Maintains records of patients treated, examinations performed, views, images taken, and settings used. Performs routine examinations of chest, joints, extremities, cholangiography, barium enemas, upper Gl's (Gastrointestinal), IVP's (Intravenous pyelogram), and other complex examinations, under the technical or professional direction of a Radiologist when required during tour assigned. Checks equipment for working conditions prior to contacting the physician or patient for exam. Notifies the physician and/or technical supervisor of any equipment problems. Sets up x-ray room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and laid out. Assures infection control standards are followed. Greets patients arriving in the department and assists in verifying appointments, and/or the answering the phone and providing general information as needed or requested. Calls scheduled inpatients for examinations when appropriate equipment is available. Provides portable x-rays throughout the medical centers, notifying nearby staff/visitors of the need to protect them from possible scattering radiation. Records the nature of, and circumstances surrounding unusual events occurring in the Diagnostic Imaging Service during the assigned tour and notifies the Radiologist "on-call" or the supervisory technologist. Assures the cleanliness of the exam room and re-stocks supply cabinet at the end of the tour. Assures the safety of patient while in his/her care and adheres to appropriate safe patient handling and movement. Maintains courteous customer service skills towards patients, visitors and staff. Notifies supervisory technologist of absence of coverage and if leaving the Department or work area. Remains on duty until relief of next tour arrives. Reports for duty on time or calls to report absence/tardiness no later than one hour before the beginning of the tour scheduled.
- Technologists shall follow appropriate Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Service (DIS) policies for after hour requests across each modality: X-Ray, CT, and Ultra-Sound. Any concerns or questions after hours when there is no radiologist on duty shall be referred. If a local teaching university is available (University of Washington or Oregon Health Science University), then any concerns or questions after hours when there is no radiologist on duty shall be referred to the teaching universities Resident or On- Call Radiologist or Chief Technologist; this is a location specific determination. The contract technologist shall leave written documentation for the Chief Technologist detailing the situation. When scheduled, serves as a member of an on-call team providing after-hour services in response to emergencies. Responsibilities are based on the VA/Radiology Mission across all modalities as related to the care and services that are provided for the Veterans. Responsibilities across all modalities are based on the same criteria as any Technologists whether CT, US, or Diagnostic. This is taken from the Specific Functional Statement and Job Performance Standards as outlined by the Chief Technologist, Radiology which can be provided by the Chief Technologist to the temporary technicians. Requirements are based on the American Registry of Radiological Technologist that is available on the ARRT website https://www.arrt.org
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- X-Ray Technologists must have two years of experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of a Radiologist or other medical officer to produce radiographic studies/images used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Experience for X-Ray Technologists must include working within a hospital lab setting as an X-Ray Technologists in the last six months.
- ARRT Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
- Ability to obtain public trust.
Compensation & BenefitsPFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.
The posted salary range represents PFS's good-faith estimate for this role. Actual compensation offered will be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience;internal equity; geographic location; and contract and organizational requirements. PFS is committed to fair, consistent, and equitable compensation practices across the organization, and offers are calibrated to maintain internal pay equity while remaining competitive in the external market.
SCA Salary Range: $50.39 / Hour + $5.42 H&W
