Radiologic Tech -Full Time Weekend Shift at Valley Health

Woodstock, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

41.16

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography, Patient Care, Medical Equipment Maintenance, Clinical Supervision, Patient Positioning, Sterile Field Maintenance, HIS System, RIS System, PACS, Anatomy Knowledge, Pathology, Infection Control, Patient Identification, Medical Documentation, Multi-tasking, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC - 307040 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Weekend Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $27.44 - $41.16 Job Description The Radiologic Tech II participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Radiologic Tech II performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, adapting routine procedures as necessary for patients of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities and Duties Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, adapting routine procedures as necessary for patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Uses good organizational skills in the performance of job duties. Multi-tasks by scheduling the next patient to arrive while finishing current exam. Brings patient to exam area to change while setting up for next exam, actively creating a fluid workflow and maximizing throughput while minimizing patient wait times through organization and communication. Meets patient’s physical and emotional needs during procedure by respecting the autonomy of the patient at all times and providing a professional yet caring environment. Explains the procedure and asks for consent while cognitive and respectful of cultural, gender, and age biases. Correctly performs exams following established protocol in tandem with adapting procedure as appropriate for patient’s age, condition, or anatomy. Utilizes and maintains medical equipment and accessories appropriately and safely. Safeguards probes and cords, and reports equipment issues to Bio-Med and Manager immediately. Follows sanitation guidelines. Checks patient I.D. band, medical chart, and exam request to ensure proper patient is examined. Performs rechecks at generator to verify patient ID and screen information match. Reviews physician order for medical necessity and clinical indications for procedure. Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary. Sets up sterile supplies and maintains sterile field as required. Anticipates needs and has all supplies ready. Appropriately completes biopsy/procedure paperwork and correctly labels and processes patient specimens. Keeps work area clean and sufficiently stocked with necessary supplies and linen. Empties trash, red bins and laundry. Stocks and wipes down room/machines daily, more if necessary. Readies room for next shift/exam). Flexes hours to accommodate departmental/staff needs. Supervises students in the clinical setting. Works with assigned student to mentor and supervise education of positioning, anatomy, pathology, application of radiography principles and patient care in a clinical setting. Assists students in completing a variety of procedures in order to ensure a varied daily clinical experience. Grades students on clinical exams, provides timely and accurate feedback on scoring decisions and offers suggestions for clinical improvement. Uses available information systems technology to record and distribute information necessary for patient care and operational needs of the organization, including but not limited to the following: Accurately enters data into the HIS system to order exams as necessary. Uses the RIS to capture patient visit and charge information, including recording exam time, resource usage, procedural codes, equipment and supplies used, accurately modifying studies, as needed, recording allergies and untoward reactions to contrast. Uses the Radiology PACS to record accurate, high-quality studies by creating images using approved techniques. Annotates the images, as needed. Sends all the studies to PACS and the correct work list, if indicated. Limits the number of unnecessary unspecified exams. Complies with established institutional and departmental policies and continues professional growth and development. Follows all hospital and department policies. Follows and promotes all accepted safety policies. Complies with all infection control guidelines and national patient safety goals. Attends in-services on schedule and departmental meetings. Assists in the training of students and new personnel. Performs other duties as requested by manager or director. Seeks further education and helps develop new procedures. Education Satisfactory completion of an AMA accredited Radiology Technology program is required. Certification & Licensure ARRT (R) Registered or registry eligible is required. Registry is required within 6 months of date of hire in this position. Winchester Medical Center Medical Radiography program students who have successfully completed 18 months of training may be considered eligible for hire as determined by the program director. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Qualifications Competence in performing examination and procedures on patients of all ages. Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing. Radiologic Services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures for patients of all ages while ensuring a professional and caring environment. Responsibilities include managing patient workflow, maintaining medical equipment, and supervising clinical students.