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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Richlands, VA
Richlands, Virginia

About this job

* The Technologist selects and operates all radiology equipment as directed and provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

* Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

* Checks patient's chart to confirm order and checks arm bands to confirm identity.

* Moves X-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.

* Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination.

* Operates mobile X-ray equipment in Operating Room, Emergency Room, or at patient's bedside.

* Assists in performing CPR. CPR certification required.

* Transfers patients safely to X-ray table, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. with use of slider board as needed for difficult or trauma patients.

* Responds promptly when work is to be done, transports patients, schedules procedures, processes films to eliminate patient wait.

* Completes radiographic exams in acceptable time (routine procedures six (6) minutes).

* Films are of good technical quality and repeat rate is below 5

* Able to evaluate patient's condition and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

* May be required to perform other assignments from time to time as requested by the Department Leader.

Education: Must have successfully passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and have completed two (2) years of training in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.