LocationRichmond VA
Job TypeFull-Time Regular
DepartmentRadiology
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
EXPERIENCEPreferred: 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