## Description

Klickitat Valley Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. In this vital role, you'll play a key part in supporting accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care by performing a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, safety-minded, and patient-focused---someone who takes pride in delivering excellent imaging while ensuring comfort, dignity, and clear communication throughout every exam. Working under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Department Manager, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with physicians and clinical teams in a community-based healthcare setting where your work truly makes a difference.

General Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a physician's order for the treatment and diagnosis of disease and/or injury, and operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images. The Technologist takes radiographic images of the body while utilizing: C-arm, portable X-ray, and fixed radiology equipment. The Technologist ensures the patient's safety throughout the procedure. All work is done under the direction and supervision of the Diagnostic Imaging Department Manager. The Technologist demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, physicians, patients, and patient family members, etc The Technologist is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: radiation, blood and blood-borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, and potential physical injury while caring for patients.

## Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes Licenses Or Certifications)

**Safety Sensitive per WA SB5123: No**

Education

High school diploma or GED required.
A graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program is required.

Licensure / Certification

Current Washington state license in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required.
Registered Radiologic Technologist A.R.R.T. required.
BLS required.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year's recent experience in a clinical setting required, or recent completion of radiologic training where part of the training was at KVH.

General Accountabilities And Essential Functions

Reads the physician's orders/notes to understand why and where the imaging exam/procedure is being performed.

Prepares patient for the diagnostic imaging examination/procedure by establishing personal rapport and gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; and answering questions; provides direction for patient with undressing and removal of any jewelry, as well as gowning for the examination/procedure; ascertains if the patient is claustrophobic; may take medical history information as needed; maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Prepares the patient for radiological procedures by positioning them so that specific body parts can be appropriately radiographed.

Positions radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of the patient; adjusts equipment controls to set exposure to produce radiographs of appropriate density, detail, and contrast; adjusts immobilization devices as needed.

Minimizes radiation exposure for the patient and imagin

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