Radiology Technologist

Elite Staffing Network is seeking a fulltime Radiology Technologists in support of Branch Health Clinics for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA.

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision STD LTD and Life Insurance Health Savings Account available and more!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday 8 hour shifts between 7:00 and 4:00pm 40 hours a week

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following:

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services.

• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Arrive depart and log completed patients in the commands 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.
• Perform Acute Care diagnostic studies and procedures. These studies shall include all variances of extremities chest abdomen and head.
• Research develop and formulate new techniques for routine diagnostic procedures as required for performing emergent types of examinations.
• Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and command instructions daily. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patients condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

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 fulltime experience as a diagnostic radiologic technologist within the preceding two (2) years to include experience with digital imaging.

* Licensure: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

* Life Support Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

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

Remote Work :

No