Radiologic (X-Ray) Technologist (Outpatient)-Lee's Hill Emergency Department-Full Time Days

Fredericksburg, Virginia


Employer: Mary Washington Healthcare
Industry: Clinical Professional (Allied Health)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

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.

Created: 2024-05-17
Reference: R-13685
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Fredericksburg
ZIP: 22401


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