Radiologic Technologist

Shifts:

Nights 8 – every other and one night shift weekly weekend night shift between 8PM-8AM. 16 hours per week.

Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective Radiologic Technologist students and assist in evaluating students’ ability to perform procedures.

• Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
• Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
• Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
• Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient.
• Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
• Produces and review high quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family.
• Attends annual hospital review & departmental in‑services meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
• May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and in accordance with department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

HS graduate or equivalent. Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Minimum Experience:

zero to six months.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Radiographer
• New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions

Required:

BLS, CT State RT License or New Graduates under CT Temporary Practice Provisions, Valid ARRT, Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Credentials: ARRT,RAD

Company:
Danbury Hospital

Department:
Diagnostic Radiology

Salary Range: $22.25 - $41.32 Hourly