Radiology Technologist I - VBH/Part Time - 3rd Shift Nights

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 oxygen patient saturation.
• Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• P 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.
• 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

• Completed two-year degree program in Radiologic Technology.
• 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 within six (6) months of hire.
• Radiology Technologists are required to hold and maintain a Virginia State Radiologic Technologist License in addition to ARRT certification.