FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER - MRI TECH

St. Bernards Healthcare; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Staff Technologist in Radiology to deliver patient imaging services using X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and ultrasound as needed.

You will perform radiographic procedures, ensure radiation safety and ALARA, and exercise professional judgment in a fast-paced department. The position requires an accredited radiology program graduate, ARRT registration or eligibility, state licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to assist patients physically.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• ARRT registration or eligibility is required.
• State license or certification or eligible equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Competency in radiography practice as applicable to the department.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaging services using radiography, fluoroscopy, CT and ultrasound modalities as needed.
• Apply principles of radiation protection and ALARA in daily procedures.
• Exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures and patient care.
• Perform radiology services on-call as needed to support patient care.
• Maintain good rapport with colleagues and medical staff.

Skills

Competency in radiography

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Safety awareness

Education

Accredited radiology program graduate

ARRT registration or eligible

State license or certification

CPR certification

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound equipment

Fluoroscopy equipment

Portable radiography

Automated film processor

Job description

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Education

    • Graduate of an accredited program in Radiology Technology either hospital based or college degree program. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology or eligible. State license or certification. Advanced ARRT Registration. CPR certification.

  • Experience

    • Competency in components of radiography practice as appropriate.

  • Physical

    • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
    • Occasional sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, carrying 50 lbs or more. Frequent walking, twisting, lifting 50 lbs or more. Continuous standing. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. Tools/Equipment Used: Lead aprons, lead gloves, thyroid shield. Technologist will be expected to use and be familiar with or willing to learn to use all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, portable radiographic equipment, CT scanner, Ultrasound equipment, film duplication equipment, automated film processor, and any other equipment employed in the radiology/imaging department. Possibility of radiation exposure due to the nature of the work. Exposure to communicable diseases due to nature of the work. Possible exposure to blood and body fluid contamination.

• JOB SUMMARY

  • The Staff Technologist provides patient services using imaging modalities, performs radiographic procedures, applies principles of radiation protection and the ALARA principle, exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures, recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures, establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and the Medical Staff. Performs radiology services "on call" as needed.