Medical Equipment Tech - Luray, VA, United States - Valley Health

Description

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services.

Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography (CT), general radiology, and fluoroscopy, including portable procedures, to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues, as ordered by physicians.

The CT Technologist performs this testing for patients of all ages. This position requires rotating weekends and shifts, holidays, overtime, and on-call as needed to provide 24/7 coverage.

Performs accurate CT procedures according to protocol, using optimal techniques and parameters to produce quality images for patients of all ages, including neonates, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Ensures correct positioning of patient, prepares equipment and monitors patient condition before, during and after scanning. Accurately enters data into the HIS system to order exams as necessary.

Uses the RIS to capture patient visit and charge information, including recording exam time, resource usage, procedural codes, equipment and supplies used.

Adheres to radiation safety measures under the supervision of the Radiologist and further ensures safety of patients, hospital employees, and physicians in CT exam room and control areas by following all personnel, safety and infection control policies, National Patient Safety Goals, TJC standards, and proper universal infection control guidelines.

Assists with transportation arrangements for patients to and from the floor as needed.

Supervises radiography students in the clinical setting assisting with education of positioning, anatomy, pathology, application of radiographic principles and patient care.

Communicates with manager or department director on issues concerning departmental productivity or performance improvement. Completion of an AMA accredited Radiology Technology program required
1 Years Staff Radiologic Technologist preferred
1 Years CT Technologist or dedicated clinical rotation in hospital preferred

All agency and non-hospital-based applicants must have Virginia Radiologic Technologist license application submitted prior to hire and licensure obtained within 90 days of hire.

• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Radiologic Services and Computed Tomography services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Must be available for on-call rotation and call back to the hospital. Must be able to work weekends/holidays and available for all shifts as needed.

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.