Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - Medical Search Associates

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Title: RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Location: near Chapmanville, West Virginia
Are you considering a career change? Looking for a smaller community(25K population), that offers a low cost of living(18% lower than US average) and plenty of activities in the area but is within an hour of a large city.
The system is the largest provider in the county region and a primary referral center. It offers a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care. They are proud of their rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.

SUMMARY:
Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures on all types of patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgment in the performance of services. Day Shift position working 9am to 5:30pm. Call is typically one night a week and every fifth weekend.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

-Operates all imaging equipment (radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile and digital acquisition) to complete a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

-Produces acceptable images by determining proper technical factors based on individual patients and/or procedures.
-Orders, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to accepted practices.
-Follows all radiation protection and radiation safety policies.
-Effectively uses computer systems (such as HIS, RIS, PACS) to process, access and distribute appropriate department and patient procedure information.
-Assists in transportation of patients to and from the department.
-Participates in providing education and information to patients and their families.
-Participates in clinical training of radiology students by providing instruction, supervision and evaluation as required.
-Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.
-Performs other functions as assigned.

-Typically every other weekend worked with call at least one day/week and every 5th weekend

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (or equivalent) in the appropriate specialty (radiography) and licensed by the State of West Virginia in Radiology.
• Competence in all diagnostic radiographic procedures performed at this facility.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of computer software related to electronic imaging and clinical information management.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
The range is between $47,000-$70,000 plus a full benefit package.