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Imaging Technologist Float

Salem Clinic, P.C.
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Imaging Technologist Float

Full Time

Salem, OR, US

M-F | 9:30-6:30
May be eligible for a shift differential when working in specialty modalities

Salary Range:$37.26 To $47.78 Annually

Join a team that makes a difference. As an Imaging Tech Float at Salem Clinic, you’ll bring your skills and adaptability to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where patient care is always the top priority. This unique role offers variety and challenge, supporting multiple imaging modalities and locations while keeping Diagnostic X-ray as your home base. Whether you're covering shifts, contributing your skills in CT, MRI, or Mammography, or supporting the development of imaging students, you'll be a key part of a department that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and teamwork. If you're looking for a meaningful role with room to grow you’ll find it here at Salem Clinic, where we’ve proudly served our community for over 100 years.

Full time opening working at the following locations:

Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St Ne, Salem OR 97301

Salem Clinic South | 2531 Boone Rd Se, Salem OR 97306

Salem Clinic Inland Shores | 5900 Inland Shores Way N, Keizer OR 97303

Salem Clinic Union Street | 1165 Union St Ne, Salem OR 97301

 

Benefits offered for full-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):

  • 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution
  • 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
  • Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan.
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off & Holiday pay
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
  • Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)

 

Job Summary/Position Objective:

The Imaging Tech Float provides flexible, cross-coverage support across imaging modalities and locations, with a primary home base in Diagnostic X-ray. This role is designed for a highly adaptable and dependable technologist who is willing to flex their schedule to meet the dynamic needs of the department—including stepping in on short notice, adjusting shifts, and occasionally working outside their standard schedule. While not required to work on days off, this position carries an elevated wage to reflect the expectation of increased availability and flexibility. If the individual is unable to provide float coverage more than 50% of the time when requested, their status will be re-evaluated and may revert to a standard X-ray technologist role.


In addition to performing the full range of duties as a Radiographer (including DEXA), the Float Tech may also be cross-trained and provide support in other specific modalities such as CT, MRI, and Mammography. This role may also serve as a Clinical Instructor for PCC and Wenatchee students (when programs are active), and assist with delegated tasks from Imaging Supervisor across all four sites. This position plays a vital role in maintaining quality care and team continuity across the department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Certification by the ARRT and OBMI.
  • Certified in CPR / AED.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Must be detail orientated. Effective organizational skills.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public.
  • Must be able to occasionally accommodate flexible hours and shifts pending department needs, including across multiple imaging modalities.
  • Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment, while keeping close attention to accuracy with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team participant.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Diagnostic Radiology, additional modality experience in CT, MRI, or Mammography preferred but not required at the time of hire.
  • Interpret orders and use critical thinking with minimal or no supervision.
  • Must have sufficient creativity and independent judgment to modify learned skills to fit individual patient circumstances.

Essential Functions:

  • Prioritize care and service above all other duties.
  • Assist patient with transportation needs when necessary.
  • Must support safety in the work environment.
  • Assure image quality before patient leaves the department.
  • Practice universal precautions.
  • Notify department supervisor or director of any accident or incident to any persons or equipment.
  • Maintain work area in clean, organized and well-stocked condition.
  • Oversee Radiography Students as delegated by the Imaging Supervisor
  • Maintain good working knowledge of the bone density machine and be a liaison for physician questions.
  • Taking the lead with a positive attitude and helping to find coverage if needed to assist the Imaging Supervisor.

Modality Specific Functions:

  • Produces diagnostic radiographs with less than an 8% repeat rate and less than 5% in mammography(as applicable).
  • Takes on informal leadership duties as delegated by the Imaging Supervisor or Assistant Director of Imaging as applicable.
  • Scheduling and working WQ reports as delegated by leadership.
  • Required to perform Bone Density Exams when in the Radiology areas.
  • Resolves immediate problems relating to patients and physicians.
  • Work closely with Physicians to ensure adequate operational work flow and adequate patient care.
  • Support Risk Management.

Other Duties:

  • Serves as mentor and job shadow to high school or imaging perspective students.
  • Support and suggest improvements and department implementations.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, problem solving groups and in-service educational opportunities on an ongoing basis.
  • Daily re-stocking of linen closets.
  • Actively participate in Safety Committee Projects.
  • Assists as a Chaperone to support the July 2023 Oregon Medical Board Law for Sensitive Examinations and must have completed the required training course approved by the OMB (SC Connect video).

 

Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.