Diagnostic Rad Tech

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Descripción de la vacante

UConn Health is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join the Radiology department. The role involves performing a full range of diagnostic radiologic procedures, operating radiologic equipment, and ensuring patient safety and quality imaging.

A state license, ARRT registry, and BLS certification are required, with a 40-hour schedule and rotating evenings. New employees are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Formación

• Graduation from an ARRT approved two-year certificate or Associate's degree program in Radiology Technology.
• Incumbents must meet the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Incumbents must possess and maintain a current license to practice radiography in the State of Connecticut.

Responsabilidades

• Position/transfer patients for exams and prepare them for imaging.
• Select proper technical factors for each patient.
• Develop film for automatic or manual processing.
• Provide radiation protection per safety standards.
• Assist physician in administering contract media and related procedures.
• Rotate to other areas of the department as required.
• Maintain records, orderliness and supplies; assist in research or special procedures as needed.

Conocimientos

Independent judgment

Anatomical positioning

Infection control procedures

Patient monitoring equipment

Educación

Associate's degree in Radiology Technology

Descripción del empleo

Diagnostic Rad Tech, 2027-588

The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists to our Radiology department.

This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 bonus for new employees.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of technical diagnostic radiologic procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Positions/transfers, transports and prepares patients for exams;
• Selects proper technical factors on individual patient basis;
• Develops film for automatic/manual processing;
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards;
• Assists physician in administering contract media;
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures; may be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel;
• In the absence of the lead technologist, may be designated as acting supervisor;
• Assists in performing patient care as necessary;
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination;
• May assist the physician in the administration of ionizing radiation;
• Maintains records; maintains orderliness, cleanliness; secures/maintains supplies;
• Rotates to other areas of department as required;
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors/film selection;
• May participate in research;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology; competency and proficiency with radiologic equipment;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment;
• Knowledge of radiographic film processing techniques;
• Knowledge of infection control procedures;
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment;
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions;

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Graduation from an ARRT approved two-year certificate of Associate's degree program in Radiology Technology.

Special Experience:

Incumbents must meet the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.

Special Requirements:

Incumbents must possess and maintain a current license to practice radiography in the State of Connecticut.

Must possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class are required to lift and position patients; are exposed to radiation scatter while performing certain aspects of duties, i.e., fluoroscopy, portables, or assisting in radiological exams and infection/communicable diseases; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift between 2:30 pm to 12:00 am, rotating weekends, holidays, on-call and other shifts as needed.

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.