Radiologic Technologist- weekend (nights)- Roanoke

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of the team, the Radiologic Technologist will play an important role in the patient care community within a setting renowned for clinical excellence. The role involves applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis to patients, assessing patients before, during, and after procedures, and evaluating and positioning patients to obtain quality images with a high degree of professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience, and safety. The technologist will perform IV contrast injections, urinary catheterizations, and other required procedures, observe patients for adverse reactions, and assist in aid when necessary. They will operate highly specialized fluoroscopic and radiographic equipment, including CR and DR, and may use PACS. Responsibilities also include assisting patients with scheduling, registration, file management, and utilizing EMR. The role may involve training students and staff, participating as part of a team to provide specific patient care functions, and assuring informed consent and patient education. Communication with physicians, nursing staff, other hospital staff, and patients is essential. Additionally, the technologist will cross-train in basic laboratory phlebotomy and operate laboratory waived testing equipment as per CLIA regulations. This includes preparing patients for examination, explaining procedures, evaluating lab results, patient history, and relaying information to the radiologist or procedure performing physician, as well as recording and maintaining all procedural data. Imaging procedures will be performed in the Emergency Department, Inpatient, and Operating Room settings, including trauma care and IV contrast injections. The technologist will also assist physicians during radiological or sterile diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
ARRT registry or registry eligible.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

Applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis to patients.
Assesses patients prior to, during, and after procedures according to CMC Guidelines.
Evaluates and positions patients to obtain quality images with a high degree of professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience and safety.
Performs IV contrast injections, urinary catheterizations, and/or other procedures as required.
Observes patients for adverse reactions and assists in aid when necessary.
Operates highly specialized fluoroscopic and radiographic equipment including CR (Computed Radiography) and DR (Digital Radiography).
May need to use PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
Assists patients, which may include scheduling, registration, file management and utilizes EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
Trains students and staff as assigned.
Participates as part of team to provide specific patient care functions and assures informed consent and patient education.
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, other hospital staff and patients.
Cross-trains basic laboratory phlebotomy and operates laboratory waive testing equipment (site specific) according to CLIA regulations.
Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures.
Evaluates lab results, patient history and relays to radiologist or procedure performing physician.
Records and maintains all procedural data.
Performs imaging procedures in the Emergency Department, Inpatient and Operating Room settings, provides trauma care, IV contrast injections and other skills as required.
Assists physician during radiological or sterile diagnostic procedures.