What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology-Radiographer-fulltime position at Travel Nurse Across America Allied?
Job Title: Travel Radiology Technologist
We are seeking a qualified Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) for a travel assignment in Winchester, Virginia.
Job Description
Specialty: Radiology Technologist
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Responsibilities:
- Confirm patient identification and review imaging requests
- Explain imaging procedures to patients and provide reassurance as required
- FOLLOW ORDERS FROM PHYSICIANS REGARDING WHICH AREA OF THE PATIENT'S BODY NEEDS IMAGING
- CORRECTLY POSITION THE PATIENT AND ADJUST THE IMAGING EQUIPMENT TO APPROPRIATE POSITION
- PREVENT UNNECESSARY RADIATION EXPOSURE BOTH TO YOURSELF AND TO PATIENT BY TAKING APPROPRIATE PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
- CALIBRATE IMAGING EQUIPMENT
- PREPARE RESULTS FOR PHYSICIAN TO REVIEW
- MAINTAIN ACCURATE PATIENT RECORDS
- UNDERSTAND AND USE THE MCKESSON PACS SYSTEM
Requirements:
- MUST HAVE 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE
- MUST HAVE BLS, ARRT (R) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION, AND STATE-SPECIFIC LICENSING WHEN REQUIRED
- RAD TECHS SHOULD BE ABLE TO STAND AND WALK FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, BEND, LEAN OR STOOP WITHOUT DIFFICULTY
- RAD TECHS MUST HAVE A SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Please note that additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Travel Nurse Across America Allied is an equal opportunity employer.
