FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER- RADIOLOGY TECH

St. Bernards Medical Group; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting.com LLC is seeking a Staff Technologist in Pocahontas, Arkansas, who will provide patient services using imaging modalities and perform radiographic procedures. The role involves applying principles of radiation protection and exercising professional judgment while ensuring patient care during radiographic procedures.

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited Radiology Technology program, registered or eligible for registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, and must hold a state license. Experience with all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiology Technology.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• State license or certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services using imaging modalities and perform radiographic procedures.
• Apply principles of radiation protection and exercise professional judgment.
• Perform radiology services 'on call' as needed.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiology Technology

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology or eligible

State license or certification

Advanced ARRT Registration preferred

CPR certification

Tools

Lead aprons

Lead gloves

Thyroid shield

CT scanner

Ultrasound equipment

Automated film processor

Radiographic equipment

Fluoroscopic equipment

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 is preferred. 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.