Job Openings Radiology Technologist

About the job 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 the referring physician's 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 the 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*

SHIFTS:

  • Day: Mon - Friday (8-4) yes call
  • Day: Mon - Friday (8-4) yes call
  • Evening: Mon - Friday (3-11) yes call
  • Evening: Mon - Friday (3-11) yes call
  • Evening overnight: Mon - Thurs (9p-7a) no call
  • 3 12s Weekend: Fri, Sat, Sun 7a-7p no call
  • 3 12s Weekend: Fri, Sat, Sun 7p-7a no call
  • SALARY: Min $27.36(0yr) - Mid $32.83(5yr) - Max $35.30(10+ yrs)

DIFFERENTIALS:

  • Night $3.50, Weekend Days $2.50, Weekend Evenings $1.50, Weekend Nights $2.00, Evenings $3.00
  • SIGN ON: Up to $15K available to qualified applicants
  • RELOCATION: Yes Case by Case Basi