Radiology Technologist

Location
Richmond VA

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Radiology

Description

Top Client in need of Radiology Technologist

Job Summary and Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains quality radiographs of patients within the department as well as with portable equipment in an acceptable timeframe.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Operates radiographic equipment safely and competently.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech and PACS). Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physicians orders are verified.
• Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation. Maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance of work areas and dressing rooms.
• Assists the radiologist in administering medications, contrast agents and all types of care to the patient.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. markers on images, technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS.
• Assists Diagnostic Supervisor with PACS clean up. i.e.: Clean CR plates, erase cassettes, close and send exams from workstations, etc.
• Completes and maintains personal educational requirements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information according to Policy and Procedure.

EDUCATION

REQUIRED: Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT for licensure

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (required)

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technology (within 6 months of hire)

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Preferred: Society of Radiologic Technology

Preferred: Virginia Society of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Minimum of one year as a Rad Tech.
*HOWEVER, WILL TAKE NEW GRADS*

General Comments

SHIFTS:
Week nights Sun-Tues 7p-730a; call
Week nights Mon-Wed 7p-730a; call
Week nights Wed-Fri 7p-730a; call
Weekend nights Sat-Mon 7p-730a; call
Evenings Mon-Fri 230p-11p; call
Days Mon-Fri 8a-430p; call
Days Mon-Wed 7a-730p; call
Days Wed-Fri 7a-730p; call
Days rotating 3 12s 7a-730p; call

SIGN ON:  Yes 

RELO: Yes Case by Case Basis