Overview:
Schedule: Fulltime, 40 hours per week
Nights: Thursday - Sunday
Hours: 2100 to 0730
Compensation Range: $40.87 - $68.43/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)
+ Night Shift Differential
+ any additional applicable shift diferential
Compensation package also includes 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees & families
Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System
At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.
Why Choose Good Shepherd?
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Independent & Financially Stable organization
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Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
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State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
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Supportive Administration & Culture
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Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.
DEFINITION OF POSITION:
Provides health care services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Performs diagnostic radiography procedures.
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Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
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Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
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Selects and operates radiography equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
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Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
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Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
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Determines radiographic technique exposure factors, minimizing exposure to patient and others.
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Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
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Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
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Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
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Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
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In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
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Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
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Assists licensed practitioner with Fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
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Computed Tomography specific duties.
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Operates Computed Tomographic equipment and accessories.
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Selects appropriate program for the desired protocol.
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Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
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Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy records assuring proper identification.
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Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
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Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
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Provides patient education.
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Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
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Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
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Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
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Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
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Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
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May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
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Understands and applies patient relations skills.
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Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
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Accomplishes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology accredited program.
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Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography and CT, or equivalent required by State of Oregon.
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Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist.
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Current BLS certification.
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Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
