Radiological Technologist Hospital

Riverside Health; Benns Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Smithfield, VA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiology exams in a hospital setting. You will assist radiologists, select protocols, and ensure safety following ALARA principles. Responsibilities include equipment prep, documentation, and coordination of patient care.

Required ARRT Radiology (R) and CPR/BLS certification upon hire. Weekend call shifts are part of the schedule. Competitive hourly range is provided, with weekend/infrequent shifts as described.

Qualifications

• Experience Radiology experience (Preferred).
• ARRT Radiology certification upon hire (Required).
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologists in performing radiologic imaging procedures.
• Select proper protocol to obtain optimal images and provide documentation.
• Maintain safety and quality per policies and ALARA principles.
• Prepare equipment, instrumentation and supplies for patient care.
• Adhere to regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Report variances and document actions.
• Coordinate patient care and effective assessment and communication.
• Monitor inventory to avoid service interruption.
• Detail-oriented, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Radiology experience

Education

ARRT Radiology (R)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia - Hiring Range $28.90 - $39.78/Hourly

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12 hr shifts

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)
• and 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