Radiologic (X-Ray) Technologist (Outpatient)-Lee's Hill Emergency Department-Ful
Fredericksburg, VA 
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Posted 21 days ago
Job Description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus
Internal Associates Not Eligible

Job Summary:

This position exists to transition a Registered Radiologic Technologist to an independent Technologist. This position is accountable to prepare patients and learn all applicable procedures in accordance with physicians' orders and the procedure manual. The Cross-Training Technologist will accept instruction from designated staff to produce high quality images and prepare/present them with appropriate comparison studies and exam results to the Radiologist for timely interpretation. The Cross-Training Technologist will also learn the clinical information necessary to pass the applicable examinations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Prepares patients for examinations under the direct supervision of a Technologist by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, obtaining adequate medical histories, and ensuring the appropriateness of examinations to facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program.
  • Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Addresses customers' needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
  • Performs a proper discharge of patients once exam is completed. Answers telephones courteously and professionally.
  • Screens and transfers telephone calls or takes messages as appropriate to facilitate effective Radiology communications.
  • Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure continued availability and non-interruption of services.
  • Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
  • Participates in Performance Improvement activities utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach.
  • Remains proficient in the use of all Radiology Management systems as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Intended for MRI and Ultrasound training (and any other potential non-licensed) roles.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of an accredited program in Imaging required.
  • Minimum of one year previous experience in Imaging (i.e. X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT or Nuclear Medicine Technologist) preferred.
  • ARRT (or RDMS or NMTCB) registeredor registry eligible. If registry-eligible at time of hire or placement, must pass registry examination within three months of hire or placement.
  • AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
  • For Ultrasound, must pass the ARDMS OB or ABD registry prior to moving into a staff position, as a requirement by ACR.
  • For MRI, must pass MRI registry within 12 months of start ofprogram.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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