CT and X-Ray Technologist - Short Pump Emergency Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Short Pump, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT and X-Ray Technologist performs any two combinations of procedures with related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. This role involves operating equipment, understanding workflows, and ensuring patient safety. The technologist will obtain patient clinical history, apply safety principles, provide radiation protection, verify patient identification, and may perform venipuncture and administer medications/contrast when required. The position is part-time, with scheduled weekly hours of 20, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required)
Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months: Bone Densitometry (BD), Breast Sonography (BS), Radiologic Technology (R), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Ultrasonography (S), Nuclear Medicine (N), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), grandfathered Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiac Sonographer (CS), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Mammography (M), Vascular Sonography (VS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) board certification
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)
De-escalation
Physical interventions
Patient Centered care
Performing medical and safety screenings
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Monitor patient condition during treatment
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Professional communication
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Training: EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred at hire)
State Licensure
1 year of experience in healthcare environment
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS)
Radiology Information System (RIS)
IV Contrast Administration

Responsibilities

Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
Meets continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards.
Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities.
Selects appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Uses POC device for Lab work.
Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others.
Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device.
Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
Scheduled for on-call as required.