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Olympia Orthopaedic Associates · 5 hours ago

X - Ray Technologist ( 1.0 FTE )

Olympia, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$38/hr - $52/hr

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to join their team. The role involves preparing patients for radiologic procedures, operating radiographic equipment, and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Health Care

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

Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed

Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports

Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies

Complies with safety standards

Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs

Maintains radiographic supplies and orders as necessary

Requests outside images for upcoming appointments

Ensures images are available for surgery at outside facility, if necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ARRT accredited programARRT registrationWashington State registrationBLS CertificationRadiographic equipment maintenancePatient positioningInfection control procedures