Diagnostic Imaging Technologist — Radiography Expert

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England seeks a Radiologic Technologist to plan and perform diagnostic patient examinations using radiation-emitting equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, preparing contrast agents as needed, providing patient care during and after exams, ensuring radiation safety, evaluating films, assisting radiologists, and training staff and students. Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required, with CPR and ARRT certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• Minimum six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions to determine proper room set up and amounts of radiation. Study views required for examination relative to patient’s anatomy and perform examinations.
• Prepare and administer contrast agents (e.g. Barium) as required.
• Provide nursing care to patient during and following examinations. This includes evaluating patient and calling codes if patient gets in dire distress.
• Provide radiation protection for self, patient and staff by using various protective devices and by selecting radiation factors which will result in a quality study with minimal radiation exposure to the patient.
• Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies, having unsuitable films repeated as necessary.
• Perform other various functions including assisting radiologist during procedures.
• Train employees and students in day to day procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

ARRT Certification

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Care New England seeks a Radiologic Technologist to plan and perform diagnostic patient examinations using radiation-emitting equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, preparing contrast agents as needed, providing patient care during and after exams, ensuring radiation safety, evaluating films, assisting radiologists, and training staff and students. Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology required, with CPR and ARRT certification.