Diagnostic Rad Tech

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

UConn Health in Farmington, CT, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to independently perform a full range of diagnostic radiologic procedures. The role requires attention to safety and accuracy; you will work under general supervision and may lead others.

This full-time, third-shift position includes on-call duties and weekend coverage; incumbent must meet ARRT certification and CT radiography licensing requirements and maintain AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT approved two-year certificate or Associate's degree in Radiology Technology.
• Incumbents must meet registry requirements with ARRT.
• Must possess and maintain state radiography license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains records and equipment; rotates to other areas as required.
• May lead other employees as assigned.

Education

ARRT-approved radiology program

Tools

Radiology imaging equipment

Job description

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.

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

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us .

• This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 bonus for new employees, pro-rated based on FTE.

At the UCHC, 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 safe-tee 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.
• Rotates to other areas of department as required.
• May be required to assists 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 judgement; knowledge of radiographic film processing techniques; knowledge of infection control procedures; knowledge of patient monitoring equipment; some computer skills; ability to follow oral/written instructions; considerable interpersonal skills.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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

Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, 3 rd shift, Monday through Friday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, including on-call, holidays and weekends.