Radiologic Technologist- Urgent Care

Location:

Newport News, Virginia.

• Sign on Bonus up to $10,000
• $10,000 Student Loan Paydown Benefit

• Position requires rotating to all urgent care locations:
  Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Gloucester.

The Licensed Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing X‑rays as requested by a provider, burning X‑rays onto CDs, maintaining review of all Radiology Reports and Patient Follow‑up. Plays a vital role in patient care and patient flow within the clinic. All duties and responsibilities are performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of practice for Radiologic Technologists.

• Positioning and performing X‑ray exams ordered by provider; preparing and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment; explaining procedures to patients and answering questions; securing patient information and maintaining confidentiality; maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment; reporting important information to the physician.
• Support the practitioner in providing quality medical care to patients: assisting with examinations and procedures, preparing patients for exams or procedures, triage and assessment of patients, collecting and documenting vital signs.
• Prompt handling and documentation of patient phone calls, scheduling outpatient testing, and physician referrals.
• Cleaning and stocking of exam rooms, laboratory, and cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
• Collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Running patient specimens including all rapid tests; running blood samples on Medonic, Piccolo, Biosite machines, and rapid urine drug screens.
• Administration of oral medications within the legal scope of practice and training; patient education as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Tech program (Preferred)

• 1 year Radiologic Technician experience (Preferred)

• Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work with people of varied ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Radiologic Technologist license:
  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or VA Dept. of Health professions licensure (Required) upon hire.
• CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association/ American Red Cross/ American Safety and Health Institute) required upon hire.

• Weekend shifts.
• Irregular shifts.
• Work/Float in more than one work location.

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