Radiology Technologist (PT)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologist Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Diagnostic Radiology department and throughout the organization. This role involves producing high-quality radiographs, administering contrast media, utilizing information systems for documentation and orders, ensuring radiation safety, educating patients and families, performing safety inspections, and communicating equipment status. The technologist will also perform procedures as scheduled, rotate call, and adhere to service excellence standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology
Applicants must be ARRT registered or registry eligible; applicants who are registry eligible must be registered within three months of employment.
Must be BLS certified.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a registered technologist is preferred, but will accept a new graduate

Responsibilities

Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique
Administer contrast media using proper technique and according to department policy
Utilize assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions
Utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits
Review patient's chart for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written and/or verbal protocols and instructions
Follow department, NRG, and State policies and regulations for radiation safety to keep exposure "ALARA"
Educate the patient, and family when necessary, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcome
Performing visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel
Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to appropriate supervisor
Performing procedures as the schedule requires and rotate call
Performing other duties as assigned
Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties
Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments
Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling, when necessary, to ensure patient care