CT Technologist OR X-Ray Tech

Millinocket Regional Hospital; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in South Portland seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist committed to producing high-quality imaging results. The role involves patient care, mentoring, and operational support in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates must hold an AMA-accredited program completion, be licensed in Maine, and have ARRT CT Advanced certification.

Qualifications

• State of Maine licensed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Registered or registry eligible in ARRT CT Advanced level certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CT images and oversee patient positioning.
• Maintain imaging equipment and assist with QA.
• Act as a mentor for clinical staff and students.

Skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Efficiency

Education

Completion of AMA accredited radiology program

ARRT CT Advanced Level Certification

Radiologic Tech License

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produce CT Images and/or Radiology Images of consistently high quality by using proper techniques in the following areas:
  -Proper adjustment of equipment
  -Appropriate positioning of patient
  -Proper determination of kVp and mAs
  -Arranging, attaching or adjusting immobilization and
  -Supportive devices such as sandbags to obtain precise position
  minimizing patient discomfort while preventing motion
  -Adjustment of protective lead shields
  -Utilization of primary beam collimation for every exam
  -Application of appropriate CT protocol with regard to dose reduction
  -Adherence to Radiation Protection Guidelines - ALARA principles
  
• Competency in Pediatric and adult studies as determined by protocol manuals
  
• Gather all information necessary for successful study i.e. additional patient
  history
  
• Obtain additional images in questionable cases to anticipate radiologist’s request
  
• Maintain imaging/scan room and work area in clean organized fashion
  
• Report problems with equipment and assist in resolution
  
• Answer phone and assist with scheduling as necessary
  
• Observe universal precautions and other necessary safety procedures such as asking women of child bearing age about possible pregnancies
  
• Wear radiation monitoring device at all times
  
• Assist with QA by gathering and reporting any necessary data
  
• Radiology: Track all repeat & rejects for quarterly analysis
  
• Radiology: Display necessary technique charts
  
• Maintain all supplies and place orders as necessary
  
• Maintain certification with American Registry of Radiologic technologists
  
• Assist and support all ACR accreditation criteria
  
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Electronic systems: Electronic Medical Record (eCW), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)
  
• CT: Act as clinical mentor in cross training Imaging Staff when necessary
  
• Radiology: Act as clinical mentor to Radiology students from SMTC, providing
  guidance and performing clinical competency testing
  
• Act as a resource for staff/sites regarding exam selection and scheduling of CT
  and/or Radiology studies
  
• Perform other related duties incidental to work therein

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of AMA accredited radiology program
  
• State of Maine and AART licensed
  
• Ability to use independent judgment
  
• Ability to interact well with radiologists
  
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with co-workers and other members of the
  InterMed staff
  
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced work environment, providing excellent
  customer service
  
• Ability to make adjustments in daily work schedule to accommodate add-on
  patients for same day exams
  
• Registered or registry eligible in ARRT CT Advanced level certification

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ARRT CT Adv Cert

Radiologic Tech License

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