Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vest vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) matching

Job summary

Kako'o Services LLC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist at Fort Belvoir, VA to perform diagnostic radiologic procedures and ensure patient safety according to MTF policies.

Responsibilities include image processing, patient positioning, and timely communication with radiologists, with a focus on quality control and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Graduate from an academic program accredited by JRCERT.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Process digital images and submit them for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy.
• Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of an adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
• Recognize the need for, and institute, the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Radiology safety

Image processing

Patient positioning

Emergency response

Education

Certificate

JRCERT-accredited program

Job description

Overview

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Pay: $39/hr &Health & Wellness $4.93*/hr worked (in lieu of benefits)

Benefits:

• Vest vacation
• sick leave
• holiday leave
• Life
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit them for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of an adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
• Recognize the need for, and institute, the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Qualifications

Degree

• Certificate.

Education

• Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Certification

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO.

Kako'o Services LLC

Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.