Radiology Technologist

LewisGale Regional Health System; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Behavioral health and telemedicine

401(k) with employer match

Tuition and education support

Job summary

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform general diagnostic radiographic procedures and ensure ALARA-based safety across the department and hospital.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registry eligible, and BLS certification. Preference is given to ARRT registered candidates with hospital experience and computer skills. PRN hours available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registry eligible and BLS certification required.
• Formal computer courses may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and collects information for procedures.
• Performs general diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Maintains radiation safety per ALARA and regulatory policies.
• Operates electronic information systems and compiles records.
• Operates mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment across locations.
• Participates in continuing education to meet ARRT requirements.
• Takes call after regular hours as assigned.
• Performs clerical and transport duties as needed.

Skills

Electronic information systems

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT registry eligible

BLS certification

Formal computer courses

Tools

PACS

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $27.36 - $38.30 / hour

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Job Summary And Qualifications

• Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion procedures.
• Performs all appropriate general diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Observant of patients' conditions.
• Practices and enforces radiation safety as described in Federal standards, utilizing ALARA policy. Adheres to all appropriate hospital and regulatory policies and assists in maintaining accreditation.
• Understands and operates electronic information systems.
• Compiles appropriate records to expedite results.
• Successfully operates mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment within the department, in the OR, and throughout the hospital.
• Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance their knowledge of diagnostic radiology and to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARRT.
• Takes call after regular hours as assigned.
• Assures primary area is clean and organized. Offers to assist in other areas of the department when not needed in primary area. Performs clerical and transport duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

Preferred: One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital environment.

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Preferred: As above, with successful completion of formal computer courses.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Required: ARRT registry eligible. BLS upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Preferred: ARRT Registered

Hours:

PRN

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery

has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care- with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery's Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.

At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status