Radiology/Imaging - Hospital (Inpatient) - 18889505

Wilmington VA Medical Center•Wilmington, DE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all radiologic procedures offered by the department, following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This role involves completing paperwork and computer-related duties, assisting radiologists, staff physicians, nursing, and hospital personnel with radiological services. The technician is responsible for maintaining department facilities, equipment, and materials to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety. Daily checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories are required, along with keeping supplies current and replenished. Processing film, evaluating technical quality, and accurate patient identification and side labeling are key tasks. The role also includes greeting patients, verifying identification and physician orders, obtaining and documenting clinical history prior to examinations, transporting patients, and informing nursing units of patient movements. Medical and other sensitive information must be held in confidence. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or its equivalent certification
Graduate of accredited Radiological Technology Program
Current ARRT license
Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
One (1) year relevant experience as a Radiology Technician
Current CPR card through the AHA
ARRT BLS (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network)
Hospital experience, at least 1 year recently
C-Arm experience

Nice To Haves

Ortho ERCP CXR Bronchs Pain Clinic cases

Responsibilities

Performs all radiologic procedures which are offered by the department, following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
Completes paperwork and computer related duties.
Assists radiologists, staff physicians, nursing, and hospital personnel with radiological services
Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
Check equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular daily basis
Keeps supplies current and replenished
Processes film, evaluating technical quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling
Greets patients, verify patient identification and physician orders
Obtain, correlate and document clinical history, prior to the start of examination
Transports patients and informs nursing units of patients’ departure and arrival
Holds medical and other sensitive information in confidence