Radiologic Technician - Urgent Care - as needed

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray exams, prepare and disinfect rooms, and ensure patient safety and accurate documentation.

You will rotate to urgent care locations, assist clinicians, manage specimens, and provide patient education while complying with ARRT/VA licensure and CPR/BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• ARRT or VA licensure required upon hire; CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1 year Radiologic Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positioning and performing X-ray exams ordered by provider; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and disinfect exam rooms and equipment; educate patients on procedures.
• Support the practitioner with examinations and procedures; document vital signs and triage.
• Handle patient calls, schedule outpatient testing, and referrals; manage specimens as needed.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations governing radiologic practice; rotate to multiple locations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

X-ray procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree, Radiologic Tech program

Job description

Hiring Range

$25.80 - $35.48/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Overview

The Licensed Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing X-rays as requested by a provider, burning X-rays onto CDs, maintaining review of all Radiology Reports and patient follow-up. Plays a vital role in patient care and patient flow within the clinic. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of practice for Radiologic Technologists. Position requires rotating to all urgent care locations.

What You Will Do

• Positioning and Performing X‑ray Exams ordered by Provider. Preparing and disinfecting Exam Rooms and equipment for patient exams. Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions. Securing patient information and maintaining patient confidentiality. Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Serving and protecting the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Reporting important information to the physician. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of practice for Radiologic Technologists.
• Responsible for support of the practitioner in providing quality medical care to patients, assisting the practitioner with examinations and with procedures, preparation of patients for exams or procedures, triage and assessment of patients and collection and documentation of vital signs.
• Responsible for supporting the practitioner in providing quality medical care to patients. Assisting the practitioner with examinations and procedures. Preparation of patients for exams and procedures. Triage and assessment of patients and collection and documentation of vital signs.
• Prompt handling and documentation of patient phone calls, scheduling outpatient testing, and physician referrals.
• Cleaning and stocking of Exam rooms, Laboratory, and cleaning and sterilization of Equipment.
• Collection and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis. Running patient specimens including all rapid tests. Running blood samples on Medonic, Piccolo, Biosite Machines, and Rapid Urine Drug Screens.
• Administration of Oral Medications within the legal scope of practice and training. Patient education as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate’s Degree, Radiologic Tech program (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Radiologic Technician experience (Preferred)
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Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work with people of varied ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or VA Dept of Health professions licensure 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
• Irregular Shifts
• Work/Float in more than one work location

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.