Radiologic Technologist - As needed

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 82,810,000 - 113,985,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiology exams ordered by physicians, adhering to RHS policies and ALARA principles. You will prepare patients, explain procedures, and complete all related documentation and safety checks.

Required ARRT Radiology (R) certification and CPR/BLS; radiology experience is preferred. Weekend call rotation is part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Radiology experience preferred.
• ARRT Radiology (R) certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists in performing radiologic imaging procedures.
• Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and document clinically.
• Maintain safety and quality by applying policies and ALARA principles.
• Prepare equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies for patient care.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and report variances.
• Coordinate patient care and document actions taken.
• Monitor inventory to prevent service interruptions.
• Stay detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Radiology experience

Education

ARRT Radiology (R)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job Location

Newport News, Virginia

Salary

Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly

Overview

The Radiologic Technologist in a hospital setting is responsible for performing radiology exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all radiology exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Assists radiologists in performing Radiologic imaging procedures.
• Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors.
• Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
• Follows ALARA principles according to policy.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Reports variances.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience Radiology experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Call Rotation Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts

Company Culture

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.