Radiologic Technologist (Madras)

Initial Posting Date:

10/22/2026

Application Deadline:

11/01/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$5,483 - $6,578

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Radiologic Technologist (Madras)

Job Description:

Radiologist Technologist (Madras)

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

Come work with our amazing medical staff with the Department of Corrections. Our medical staff work in our secure medical unit within the facility. Great pay, wonderful physicians, and amazing benefits! This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.

About the Job – Your Role

As a Radiologist Technologist, you will perform diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner’s orders and within limits of licensure; in addition, you will assist in the health care and laboratory areas when needed.

• •Develops and implements operational procedures for the department’s facilities in accordance with Board of Radiology rules and community standards. Maintains current knowledge of proper techniques and procedures, as related to radiography and developing films. Attends continuing education programs and professional affiliations, required for maintenance of licensure.
• •Performs diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with practitioner orders and within limits of licensure. Continually monitors the quality of services performed through a quality assurance program and by working with consultants and the practitioner.
• •Maintains accurate, concise records of all department x-ray activities and required statistical data. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of patient x-rays and reports by keeping a current and accurate filing system by filing, reviewing, and pulling information as necessary.
• •Consults with practitioners regarding questions or specific patient problems. Provides services at a variety of facilities. Schedules activities through the Nurse Manager, Outpatient Services, or Support Services Supervisor.
• •Complies with all rules and regulations regarding personal radiation exposure for self or other staff members.
• •Reviews quality of services with community consultant as necessary. Provides emergency services as necessary outside of normal work schedule as directed by supervisor.
• •Performs mathematical calculation and formulates technique chart to obtain proper exposure during radiographic examination.
• •Provide patient teaching and assist patient in obtaining proper position to perform x-ray examination.
• •Assist with budget preparation; provide input to develop and propose service alternatives such as expansion of level of service or improve the quality of service.
• •Performs work according to guidelines and procedures for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry for Radiological Technologists and a valid Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging at the time of appointment OR other authorization issued by the Board of Medical Imaging to practice diagnostic radiologic technology in the following categories: head, upper extremities, lower extremities, chest and ribs, abdomen and spine.

General Knowledge

Techniques and procedures of radiography

• •Proper positioning and shielding of patients to obtain needed x‑ray results
• •Anatomy and physiology as it relates to radiography
• •Care, operation maintenance, and repair of radiographic equipment
• •Procedures and materials used in developing radiographic films
• •Phlebotomy and proper sample collection and labeling
• •Math for equipment exposure calculations
• •Radiation safety, rules, and regulations
• •Formulation of technique charts
• •Infection control and sterile techniques

Requested Skills

• •Caring for and operating radiographic equipment
• •Communicating with patients and gaining cooperation
• •Positioning patients to radiograph the required portion of the body
• •Maintaining patient records in all formats
• •The use of computer software for word processing, email, and computer navigation

Application Information

• •In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• •The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• •Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• •As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
• •Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

Working Conditions

• •Requires working independently with little or no supervision
• •Requires contact with adults in custody, who may become violent, in a prison setting
• •Requires walking or standing for long periods
• •Requires climbing stairs
• •May require limited exertion resulting from patient care
• •Are exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting
• •May require occasional local or in-state travel for training or meetings

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

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