Radiology (X-Ray) Technologist (Outpatient)-Full Time Days/Evenings

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for Diagnostic examinations by confirming physicians' orders, verifying patients' identities, and obtaining adequate medical histories.
• Performs Diagnostic examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency. A
• dheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of Diagnostic services/activities.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self.
• Maintains authority to administer contrast agents and follows established guidelines for the selection/administration of appropriate contrast type, amount, and concentration.
• Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
• Maintains staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Reviews applicable schedules daily to ensure all patients are scheduled appropriately and all documentation is obtained for the exam prior the patients visit.
• Serves as Clinical Instructor to diagnostic imaging students from the Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.
• Reports to management the technical quality review of images.
• Ensures X-Ray images produced are of sufficient high quality. Reports and reconciles all Daily Diagnostic QC's.
• Provides daily volume and monthly repeat rate reports as well as the end of month dashboard statics to management.
• In collaboration with management, conducts subject research, evaluates, recommends, and implements new programs, services, technologies, and operations tools.
• Reports Press Ganey scores daily for the Diagnostic department.
• Provides management with an action plan when scores fall below the projected goals.
• Assists in maintaining projected goals.
• Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance, and state registration schedules on all Diagnostic equipment.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education, Experience and Qualifications Required: ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of an accredited two-year program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent required.
• License and/or Certifications Required: Virginia State Radiologic Technologist License for all outpatient facilities.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

For MRI Associates: Must complete MRI Associate screening and be approved to work in the MRI environment (Zones 3 & 4) at all times.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."