X-Ray Technician, Corrections Health (On-call) - Open Until Filled

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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Interviews are being scheduled, apply today!

This recruitment may close at any time, if you would like to be considered, you are encouraged to apply immediately. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and those that meet the minimum qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

Are you a licensed X-ray Technician who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community? Or do you know of a great Xray Technician and are confident the community would benefit from having this member on our team? If any of this holds true, all it takes is submitting an application!

As a Corrections Health X-Ray Technician you will provide technical health care support to incarcerated persons, including radiological exams at the Multnomah County Adult Jails.

As an on-call you will be expected to be flexible in providing clinical services between our two adult Correctional facilities:

• Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC)

• Multnomah County Inverness Jail

As a valuable team member, you will be responsible for the following areas:

Clinical care:

• Performing radiological exams on patients; position and immobilize patients; operate radiological equipment and process radiographs, as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner. Perform radiological exams according to prescribed safety procedures.

Administrative Support

• Reviewing releasing provider orders in EPIC. Updating the Corrections Health Scheduling system.

• Maintaining patient records by labeling x-ray film with patient name, date, view, and explore factors; maintaining quality assurance records; observing the confidentiality of patient medical records. Archive patient records according to HD retention guidelines.

• Transporting images to EPIC imaging to be read.
  

This Works Matters.

As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in anatomic areas, radiation use, and safety to qualify for a limited permit., AND
• Experience: No experience is required. One year of x-ray experience is desirable; AND
• Licensure: Possession of Limited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology permit from the Oregon Board of Radiologic Technology with qualifications in at least the following anatomic areas; chest, spine, extremities, and pelvis; AND
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required; AND
• Other: Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Oregon driver's license may be required.
  

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Experience working in correctional facility preferred
  

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application, resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks
  

REQUIRED : The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• An application/Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications (indicate your license #)

• A cover letter addressing why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualifications for this position

• Attached copy of medical license

• Attached copy of a BLS/CPR card

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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