Computed Tomography (CT) Cross Training Technologist-Full Time Days/Evenings
City/State: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Category: Clinical Professional (Allied Health)
Position Hours: 40
ApplyPosition Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Job Requisition Number: R-14879
Job Department: 4054303 MIF-MILH-Radiology-Diag
Job Posted Date: Feb 27, 2024
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
$10,000 Sign On BonusInternal Associates Not Eligible
Job Summary:
This position exists to transition a Registered Radiologic Technologist to an independent Technologist. This position is accountable to prepare patients and learn all applicable procedures in accordance with physicians’ orders and the procedure manual. The Cross-Training Technologist will accept instruction from designated staff to produce high quality images and prepare/present them with appropriate comparison studies and exam results to the Radiologist for timely interpretation. The Cross-Training Technologist will also learn the clinical information necessary to pass the applicable examinations.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for examinations under the direct supervision of a Technologist by confirming physicians’ orders, verifying patients’ identities, obtaining adequate medical histories, and ensuring the appropriateness of examinations to facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program.
- Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner.
- Addresses customers’ needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
- Performs a proper discharge of patients once exam is completed. Answers telephones courteously and professionally.
- Screens and transfers telephone calls or takes messages as appropriate to facilitate effective Radiology communications.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure continued availability and non-interruption of services.
- Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach.
- Remains proficient in the use of all Radiology Management systems as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Intended for CT and Mammography (and any other potential licensed) roles
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited program in Imaging required.
- VA State Radiologic Technologist License required.
- Minimum of one year previous experience in Imaging (i.e. X-Ray, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine or Ultrasound Technologist) preferred.
- ARRT (or RDMS or NMTCB) registered or registry eligible. If registry-eligible at time of hire or placement, must pass registry examination within three months of hire or placement.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- For CT, must pass ARRT or NMTCB CT registry within 12 months of start of program.
- For Mammography, must complete 40 hour online course for 3D mammography prior to moving into Mammography Cross-Training role, and must pass the ARRT (M) registry with 12 months of start of program.
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.
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Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication.
Safety is our top priority
As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the annual flu vaccine.*
*MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Will be discussed at interview.