Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care - Culpeper - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Culpeper, VA

10d

About The Position

The X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies ordered by providers and assists in patient care within the scope of practice under provider direction. The role involves radiographic examinations, patient positioning and safety, radiation protection, and operation of supportive and immobilization equipment. The technician also documents encounters in the electronic medical record and selects appropriate electronic and technical factors to protect patients and equipment. Additional clinical and operational duties include collecting patient specimens, running point-of-care laboratory tests, maintaining sterile technique, reporting equipment problems, and supporting clinic workflows such as supply ordering, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and scribing. Travel to other facilities or adjusted hours may be required to meet patient-care needs as directed by the manager. Other related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
One year of experience in radiation safety and patient care.
Experience with a Radiology Information System.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) training.
State licensure where it is not required by the state.

Responsibilities

Safely perform provider-ordered radiographic examinations, including patient positioning, immobilization, and appropriate radiation protection.
Set up and adjust supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required.
Position and handle patients safely and professionally.
Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
Select appropriate electronic and technical factors to safeguard the patient, X-ray tube, and equipment.
Maintain clinical and administrative skills to meet patient-care and daily operational needs.
Collect patient specimens and run point-of-care laboratory tests.
Travel to other facilities or adjust work hours as directed by the manager to meet patient-care needs.
Direct and practice sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions and needed adjustments or repairs to a supervisor.
Order supplies and laboratory or diagnostic tests; dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and scribing as needed.