Diagnostic Center Rad Tech - as needed

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiology exams. You will prepare patients, explain procedures, and ensure safety and accuracy of documentation.

The role involves assisting radiologists, selecting optimal protocols, and complying with ALARA, regulatory standards, and internal policies. Must be willing to work weekends and float to multiple locations within the center.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Work/float in more than one location.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologists in performing radiologic imaging procedures.
• Selects proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Maintains safety and quality by applying ALARA and institutional policies.
• Prepares equipment, instrumentation and supplies to support patient care.
• Ensures regulatory and accrediting standards are followed and reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care with effective assessment, actions and documentation.

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic center setting is responsible for performing radiology exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all radiology exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Assists radiologists in performing Radiologic imaging procedures.


• Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.


• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors.


• Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.


• Follows ALARA principles according to policy.


• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.


• Reports variances.


• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation.


• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.


• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience Radiology experience (Preferred)


• Licenses and Certifications Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) Upon Hire(Required)


• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)


• Other Requirements Weekend Shifts


• Other Requirements Work/Float in more than one work location

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.