Rad Tech-Portland-OR-18925-Pay Negotiable
Job Description
Radiologic Technologist
Job Summary
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.
Education & Experience
• Associate's Degree in radiologic technology (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required)
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License (Required (in OR))
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
