Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care - Charlottesville - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Charlottesville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X-Ray Technician is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider. This role may also involve collecting patient specimens, running point of care lab tests, traveling to other facilities, adjusting work hours, directing and practicing sterile technique, ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and performing scribing duties as needed. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Nice To Haves

• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
• Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Safely performs provider ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.
• Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases.
• Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism.
• Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Collect patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests.
• Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
• Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease.
• Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor.
• Ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposes of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed basis.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree