Two Skills Tech (CT/XRay)- Giles (PT)

Carilion Giles Community Hospital•Pearisburg, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The multi-modality Radiology Technologist performs CT/XR procedures for radiological diagnosis or treatment of patients, using injection skills as needed, and other related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a radiologist or other credentialed specialist. The role involves operating highly specialized, technical equipment to obtain quality images, performing IV contrast injections, and potentially scheduling and registering patients. The technologist will maintain patient files, evaluate, prepare, position, and observe patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience, and safety. They must comply with all Carilion Clinic and Imaging policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the role may involve training students and staff, interpreting information to identify patient requirements, and providing care per applicable policies. The technologist will interact with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care, working with physicians and other healthcare providers. There is a possibility of providing care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology, other associated imaging technologies, or other approved training in Angiography, Diagnostic Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine or Ultrasound required.
ARRT registry, registry eligible.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Interpersonal, technical skills and flexibility in assignments.
Must be able to function independently.
Must have good computer and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CT experience strongly preferred.
If not registered in CT, must become CT registered within 2 years of hire date.
May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
Mammography must obtain registry within 24 months.
MRI Technology. Certified/registered by the ARRT in MRI or certified/registered in an Imaging profession by the ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS or a candidate for the MRI advance certification by meeting the ARRT candidate requirements. 2 years to complete advanced MRI certification.
Breast Ultrasound must obtain registry within 24 months.

Responsibilities

Performs CT/XR procedures for radiological diagnosis or treatment of patients.
Uses injection skills as needed.
Operates highly specialized, technical equipment to obtain quality images.
Performs IV contrast injections and other skills as required.
May schedule and register patients.
Maintain patient files.
Evaluates, prepares, positions and observes patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience and safety.
Complies with all Carilion Clinic and Imaging policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Trains students and staff as assigned.
Interprets information needed to identify patient’s requirement relative to specific needs and provides care per applicable policy and procedures.
Interacts with patients, families, visitors and all members of the healthcare team to develop, coordinate and manage the plan of care.
Works with physicians, other healthcare providers and patients.
May provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs.