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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Radiology Technologist with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Hospital Alleghany family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiology Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Performs radiological diagnostic procedures, applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.

• Prepares patient for the procedure, gathering relevant information for documentation scanning. (orders, questionnaires, consents)

• Operates diagnostic equipment safely maintaining awareness of ALARA standards while performing procedures.

• Performs radiological diagnostic procedures, applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.

• Is aware and practices procedures consistent with Radiation Right protocols to include Radiation monitoring of equipment and exposure documentation.

• Practices radiation safety in radiography of patients.(Assessment of LMP, Shielding and Lowest exposure doses)

• Evaluates images for optimal technical quality prior to sending to PACS. Is proficient in all PACS and digital imaging applications to include CR. Reviews studies as needed with the Radiologist to determine any need for additional imaging.

• Prepares radiographic rooms with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure.

• Assists physicians with diagnostic therapeutic procedures.

• Administers contrast media, as required performs eMAR functions, as necessary.

• Performs quality control procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations to maintain quality and safety standards.

• Maintains established departmental policies/procedures, objectives, performance improvement measures, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Participate in the Patient Satisfaction Survey process.

• Performs Time Out procedure as necessary.

• Performs Medication Reconciliation, as needed.

• Performs patient assessments, obtaining pertinent patient information and history.

• Assists with patient transport and transfer as needed, assuring patient comfort safety at all times.

• Provides patient and family education, as necessary.

• Maintains orderly clean work area. Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.

• Performs clerical, reception and scheduling duties, as necessary.

• Operates Meditech, other computers, printers copiers with proficiency.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in-services to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARRT or other professional organizations.

• Attends and participates in departmental and hospital wide meetings, as designated.

• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and the medical staff. Follows Standards of Behavior.

• Able to access MSDS sheets.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

What qualifications you will need:

Qualifications/Licensure/Certification/Registration/:

Required: Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

New graduates of accredited school of radiology must be registry eligible and obtain certification within first 3 months from start date of hire. BLS Certified Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Hours: Full time, day shift

LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany is a 204-bed acute care facility in Low Moor, Virginia. We serve patients in both Virginia and West Virginia. We have delivered a decade-long commitment to help save and improve patients lives. We are committed to giving back to the extended community that we call home. We offer a full range of medical specialties from emergency medicine to general surgery. Our facility is home to the Senior Transitions program. This program is a 15-bed specialty unit for seniors with emotional and behavioral issues requiring short-term acute stabilization. We are an important part of LewisGale Regional Health System. This Health System is an integrated network of closely aligned patient-care facilities that consistently rank among the top in the nation for patient care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Radiology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.