RADIOLOGY TECH - FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER

St. Bernards Healthcare; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a Radiology Technologist. The Staff Technologist provides patient services using imaging modalities, performs radiographic procedures, and applies radiation protection principles.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiology program, ARRT registration or eligibility, CPR, and CT experience; MRI/Ultrasound experience preferred. On-call duties and safety considerations apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient radiology services using imaging modalities.
• Perform radiographic procedures and ensure radiation safety (ALARA).
• Exercise professional judgment and initiate life support when needed.

Skills

CT experience

MRI experience

Ultrasound experience

Education

Accredited radiology program

ARRT registration or eligible

CPR certification

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound equipment

Fluoroscopy equipment

Portable radiographic equipment

Job description

RADIOLOGY TECH - FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER

Allied Health and Physicians

FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER

FRMC RADIOLOGY

Full Time , Varied Shifts , Various shifts

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

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

CT experience. MRI and/or Ultrasound experience preferred.

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.