Radiologic Technologist

Company: Adventist Health
Location: Hanford
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to join our Hanford Kerr Outpatient Surgery Center. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working outpatient and would like Monday - Friday role. Hours are 7 AM - 5 PM. Up to $10k Hiring Incentive available for experienced candidates. Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.We're looking for someone to join our team as a Radiologic Technologist who:Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of body as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients prior to examination, adjusts the x-ray equipment and determines proper voltage as well as current and desired exposure time for each radiograph.Essential Functions:

• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Explains procedures to patients and answers questions. Prepares equipment for use as needed. Prepares examination rooms for patient exams. Positions patients for imaging exams. Monitors patients and ensures safety during exams.
• Produces diagnostic images. Documents exam information. Reports important information to the physician.
• Verifies exams on PACS.
• Administers targeted doses of radiation to the patient's body to treat cancer or other diseases. Administers trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone. Measures bone mineral density.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.You'll be successful with the following qualifications:Education:
  • CALIFORNIA Associate's Degree in radiological technology: Required
  • OREGON AND HAWAII Associate's Degree in radiological technology: PreferredRequired Licenses/Certifications:
    • CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required
    • Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT): Required
    • OREGON Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required
    • American Registry of Technologists (ARRT) certification: Required
    • Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT): Required
    • Certification of Radiologic Technologists (CRT) in fluoroscopy: Preferred
    • Venipuncture certification: PreferredAdventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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