Radiology Technologist I- Southside Community Hospital- Full Time Days 32/Hrs. Week

Radiology Technologist I

BONUS ELIGIBLE - $20K for new hires and new grads with this full-time position!

The Radiology Technologist I performs radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, cares for patients, and assists the physician in the administration of radiopaque media in the performance of routine or special procedures. This position administers non-radioactive contrast.

Responsibilities

Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes based on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALAR) guidelines.

Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exams.

Operates or oversees operation of radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

Positions patient on exam table.

Records, processes, and maintains patient data or treatment records.

Places required information in and evaluates images on the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for technical quality.

Administers intravenous contrast media as directed.

Uses O tanks to ensure proper O patient saturation.

Serves as a resource to and collaborates with staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.

Practices aseptic techniques and good infection control procedures consistent with hospital policy.

Secures and returns supplies and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the work areas between each patient.

Maintains patient records by inputting patient examination information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and documenting changes made to examination.

Assesses quality of radiographs and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards. Metrics include collimation, positioning, exposure index, marker placement, artifacts, SID, and film adequacy.

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.

Qualifications

Required Education: Completed two- (2) year degree program in Radiologic Technology

Required Certifications and Licensures: Registry eligible or certification as a Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Must be certified within the first thirty (30) days of hire. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross within six (6) months of hire.

Centra Medical Group & Central Virginia Imaging Radiology Technologists are required to hold and maintain a Virginia State Radiologic Technologist License in addition to ARRT certification

Salary Range: $28.37-$42.56/hr

Job Info

• Job Identification 17903
• Job Category Imaging
• Posting Date 06/05/2025, 06:00 PM
• Locations 800 Oak St, Farmville, VA, 23901, US