Radiology Technologist 5021

Job Description

Job Description

Now seeking a full time Interventional Radiology Technologist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA.

Details and Tasks : The duties include, but are not limited to the following :

• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Arrive, depart, and log completed patients in the command’s hospital information system (CHCS). Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading via the PACS according to department protocol.
• Receive patients and explain procedures providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of the examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with the SOP manual for the department.

Assist in coordinating schedules, daily logs, and data submission for monthly reports.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Saturday, 8 hour shifts between 7 : 00 and 7 : 00pm (not to exceed 40 hrs / week)

Work schedule dependent upon clinic

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Experience : Possess one (1) year full-time experience as a diagnostic radiologic technologist within the preceding two (2) years, to include experience with digital imaging.

Licensure : Must be ARRT certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

Life Support Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or ARC

Security : Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits :

Base salary : $32.00 - $37.00 / hr depending on experience