Radiology Technologist I- Southside Community Hospital- FT/Days

Centra Health; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist I to perform essential radiographic procedures and ensure patient safety and care. In this full-time role, you will utilize ionizing radiation for diagnosis and collaborate with physicians to provide quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Registry eligible or certification as a Radiology Technologist required.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross needed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Uses safety measures to ensure patient and staff safety during exams.
• Records and maintains patient treatment records accurately.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Patient care

Safety measures compliance

Education

Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Radiology Technologist I- Southside Community Hospital- FT/Days

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Job Description

The Radiology Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. This position administers non-radioactive contrast.

Job Description

The Radiology Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. This position administers non-radioactive contrast.

Responsibilities

Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALAR) guidelines.

Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.

Operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

Positions patient on exam table.

Records, processes, and maintains patient data or treatment records.

Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.

Administers intravenous contrast media as directed.

Uses O tanks to ensure proper O patient saturation.

Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.

Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.

Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.

Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.

Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards. Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.

Qualifications

Required Education: Completed two- (2) year degree program in Radiologic Technology

Required Certifications and Licensures: Registry eligible or certification as a Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Must be certified within the first thirty (30) days of hire. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross within six (6) months of hire

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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