Kilmarnock, VA12 days ago
Licensing/Certification Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required) Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months: Bone Densitometry (BD) Breast Sonography (BS) Radiologic Technology (R) Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Ultrasonography (S) Nuclear Medicine (N) Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)* grandfathered Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) Cardiac Sonographer (CS) Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Mammography (M) Vascular Sonography (VS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed) Education Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred) Work Experience 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred) Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred) Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred) IV Contrast Administration (preferred) Skills De-escalation Physical interventions Patient Centered care Performing medical and safety screenings Working within an interdisciplinary team Monitor patient condition during treatment Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care Record patient medical histories Analyzing data or information Scheduling Attention to detail Acceptance of authority Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Professional communication Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Job Description Position Details Radiology Technician (performs CTs & X-rays) - Thurs -Saturday No EKG Exam required At least 1 year experience in CT AND X-ray required (CT Heavy) At least 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care required ED experience required GE experience requiredWill need to work independently Experience with stroke protocol-Level I/II preferred Experience starting IVs preferred--ER nurses can offer support BLS, ARRT and VA License required NIGHTS Thurs Saturday 7P 7A, NO call required, Every other major holiday required ITO interviews, Hiring manager conducts second interview Unit Details Primarily ER patients with a few inpatient and outpatient scans Scans per shift: Varies but typically 5-20 Equipment: GE scanner and GE X-ray Patient population: Retirees and families --General Category Description: Multi-Modality Technologist 2- 635T64 Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.