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VCU Health · 3 months ago

Radiology Tech II - PRN - Downtown Outpatient

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Radiology Tech II to perform radiographic procedures and ensure patient safety during imaging processes. The role involves critical thinking, patient education, and participation in quality assurance activities while maintaining high standards of care and ethical judgment.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performing radiographic procedures

Determining radiographic exposure factors

Assisting LIP with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiographic procedures

Performing non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a LIP

Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients

Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record

Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)

Verifying informed consent

Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures

Preparing patients for procedures

Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner

Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP

Identifying, preparing, and /or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP

Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control

Providing patient education related to imaging procedure

Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment

Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationPatient SafetyVenipunctureBLS CertificationPatient EducationQuality AssuranceCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)

Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT

Current Certification by ARRT

Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred

One (1) year of previous radiologic technologist work experience

Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment

Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program

Benefits

$6,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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