Radiology Technologist

Johnston-Willis Hospital; Tuckahoe (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to obtain high-quality radiographs using department and portable equipment within a timely frame of work. The role requires strict radiation safety practices and proficient use of PACS and Meditech, with orders verified and proper documentation completed.

The candidate will assist in sample preparations, maintain room readiness, and support radiologists in administration of medications and contrast agents while upholding patient care

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT‑R Radiography certification is required.
• Vocational School Graduate required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains quality radiographs of patients within the department and with portable equipment.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines; uses PPE.
• Operates radiographic equipment safely and competently and verifies orders in PACS.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

PACS usage

Meditech

Education

ARRT‑R Radiography

Vocational School Graduate

Tools

PACS

Meditech

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Radiology Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Obtains quality radiographs of patients within the department as well as with portable equipment in an acceptable timeframe.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment. Operates radiographic equipment safely and competently.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e. Meditech and PACS). Ensure proper charges are entered and referring physician’s orders are verified.
• Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation. Maintain room cleanliness and neat appearance of work areas and dressing rooms.
• Assists the radiologist in administering medications, contrast agents and all types of care to the patient.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e. markers on images, technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS.
• Assists Diagnostic Supervisor with PACS clean up. i.e.: Clean CR plates, erase cassettes, close and send exams from workstations, etc.
• Completes and maintains personal educational requirements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information according to Policy and Procedure.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (ARRT-R) Radiography
• Vocational School Graduate

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.