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Description

• Entity: Valley Regional Enterprises
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

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.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The role of Radiologic Technologist is an important position on our team which works with other staff in achieving high quality, patient centered care. This position requires the desire and ability to work with all types of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. The successful Radiologic Technologist also possesses the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of Medical Assistants, LPNs, Paramedics, and Radiologic Technologists. The Radiologic Technologist often collaborates with the Registration team, Provider team, and other departments to provide seamless, high quality care to our patients. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work calmly under stressful conditions within time constraints. This Radiologic Technologist must be willing to collaborate with team members from other locations to ensure consistency in the care given across locations. The Radiologic Technologist must be willing to travel to other Urgent Care sites in order to acquire training and provide coverage as needed. The Radiologic Technologist will be required to achieve patient satisfaction scores measured by surveys and reported monthly.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrates personal responsibility to the daily operations of UC/OH:
Radiology LOS is consistent with clinic standards. Adheres to UC/OH policies and procedures. Is adaptable to changing situations and schedule changes to meet department needs. Participates in Quality improvement teams, LEAN initiatives, Patient satisfaction initiatives and attends all meetings unless otherwise specified. Meets safety standards. Work and work area organized and neat. Completes STAT referrals for same day diagnostic procedures as ordered by provider. Meets goals for repeat and rejection rates. Secondary clinical duties, assisting where needed:
Delivers and maintains optimum patient care through implementation of medical and nursing orders according to established policies and procedures. Performs laboratory tests following department guidelines. Maintains bi-annual competency levels for performing urinalysis and rapid strep tests. Maintains annual competency levels for obtaining vitals and other pertinent patient information. Assists in reception area by answering telephone and taking messages, as needed. Demonstrates effort to improve patient satisfaction scores to clinic standards as noted by specific acts, conversations, and/or feedback. Effectively communicates, obtains and interprets information in a manner appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. Provides competent assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients served as detailed and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, and In-service Training.
Test performance and technical awareness:
Performs radiology procedures and other related duties as assigned. Correctly performs procedures with an understanding of anatomy and completing required positioning views. Serves as clinical resource person and trains other technologists as needed. Correctly makes modifications of exposure factors, film size, proper identification of images, and use of markers for all procedures from infants to geriatric patients. Uses good organizational skills in the performance of duties to ensure quality outcomes. Meets patient’s physical and emotional needs during procedures. Identifies problems that may adversely affect procedure outcome and notifies appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when necessary. Enters data into the Registration system for the ordering process.
a) Properly follows procedure to access the Imaging menu. b) Accurately acquires correct patient information and completes all screens as required for proper registration. Enters data into the registration system for the ordering process for Occupational Health patients. a) Accurately utilizes RIS system to obtain correct patient/exam information. b) Can utilize all screen functions to assure that images are properly marked, positioned, and annotations are used properly before transmitting studies to the PACS system. Enters data into the PACS computer systems. c) Can verify procedures in the PACS system and utilize other functions as necessary. d) Completes all orders to assure reports will be generated correctly. e) Correctly follow procedure for registration system when system is in “downtime”.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or GED required


Certification & Licensures
Licensed in the State of Virginia or West Virginia depending on the location of primary position Secondary state license may be required within six months of hire
Valid ARRT registration required at time of employment required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
• Must be willing to work in all VH UC/OH/QC clinics; carry licenses that allow for the capabilities; and be flexible with last minute assignments
• Be cross-trained in areas as designated by Urgent Care/Occ Health management within 45 days of employment
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served. Manager

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

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.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police and/or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
151

Physical Demands
13 A Imaging