Radiologic Tech – Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

Meritus Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging for neonatal through geriatric patients, under physician orders. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and high throughput in a fast-paced radiology department.

Applicants must complete an AMA-accredited Radiology Technology program and be ARRT certified or eligible, with BLS certification. The position requires flexibility with hours and a strong focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Competence in performing examination and procedures on patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing.
• Radiologic Services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, adapting routine procedures as necessary for patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Uses good organizational skills in the performance of job duties.
• Multi-tasks by scheduling the next patient to arrive while finishing current exam. Brings patient to exam area to change while setting up for next exam, actively creating a fluid workflow and maximizing throughput while minimizing patient wait times through organization and communication.
• Meets patient’s physical and emotional needs during procedure by respecting the autonomy of the patient at all times and providing a professional yet caring environment.
• Explains the procedure and asks for consent while cognitive and respectful of cultural, gender, and age biases.
• Correctly performs exams following established protocol in tandem with adapting procedure as appropriate for patient’s age, condition, or anatomy.
• Utilizes and maintains medical equipment and accessories appropriately and safely. Safeguards probes and cords, and reports equipment issues to Bio-Med and Manager immediately. Follows sanitation guidelines.
• Checks patient I.D. band, medical chart, and exam request to ensure proper patient is examined. Performs rechecks at generator to verify patient ID and screen information match.
• Reviews physician order for medical necessity and clinical indications for procedure.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary.
• Sets up sterile supplies and maintains sterile field as required.
• Anticipates needs and has all supplies ready. Appropriately completes biopsy/procedure paperwork and correctly labels and processes patient specimens.
• Keeps work area clean and sufficiently stocked with necessary supplies and linen.
• Flexes hours to accommodate departmental/staff needs.
• Supervises students in the clinical setting. Works with assigned student to mentor and supervise education of positioning, anatomy, pathology, application of radiography principles and patient care in a clinical setting.
• Uses available information systems technology to record and distribute information necessary for patient care and operational needs of the organization, including HIS, RIS, and PACS systems.
• Performs other duties as requested by manager or director.

Education

AMA accredited Radiology Technology program

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging for neonatal through geriatric patients, under physician orders. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and high throughput in a fast-paced radiology department.

Applicants must complete an AMA-accredited Radiology Technology program and be ARRT certified or eligible, with BLS certification. The position requires flexibility with hours and a strong focus on patient-centered care.