CT & X-ray Technologist — Short Pump Emergency Center — Weekends Only

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Bon Secours Short Pump Emergency Center, VA

3d•$36 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. This role is for the Short Pump Emergency Center and operates on weekends only, with potential for cross-training new graduates or X-ray Technologists. Additional compensation is available through a Weekend Program, and full-time offers may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.

Requirements

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear 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)
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)

Nice To Haves

Willing to cross train a new graduate or X-ray Technologist
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
IV Contrast Administration (preferred)
1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)
Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) for locations with mobile mammography program only

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. Use of POC device for Lab work.
Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality.
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.