IMAGING SPECIALIST

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont seeks an Imaging Specialist (CT Technologist) to provide safe, high-quality care for patients undergoing CT exams. You will operate CT equipment, maintain records, stock supplies and help organize the Radiology schedule.

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Chief Radiologist, this per diem, non-exempt role involves hospital-wide responsibilities and requires current ARRT certification, CPR, Vermont license, AMA-approved

Qualifications

• Formal AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology required.
• CT experience preferred.
• Certified by the ARRT required, except those credentialed through state certification which the Vermont Board delegates approval by rule and hired prior to January 1, 2000.
• Licensed by the State of Vermont

Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing CT exams and ensure patient safety.
• Operate CT equipment and maintain records pertaining to CT exams.
• Stock supplies and organize Radiology schedule.
• Provide imaging services per department protocols and quality standards.

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Chief Radiologist, the Computed Tomography Technologist is responsible for the care and safety of patients who have CT exams; use of CT equipment; maintaining records pertaining to CT; stocking supplies and organizing the schedule.

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Job Title: Imaging Specialist

Job Code: 229

Hours: -- per diem

FTE: -- per diem

Weekend Schedule: -- possible

Holiday Schedule: -- possible

Call Schedule: -- no

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Radiology

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

Dept. Scope Of Service

The Department of Radiology at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is a consultative service that will provide services in the following categories: diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computed tomography, interventional radiography, MRI, bone density and mammography. The department offers services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients of all ages. Whereas x-ray procedures constitute the majority of our service, we also provide related quality control (including protecting patients and staff from harmful radiation), quality assurance monitoring and evaluation, marketing and continuing education of staff and patients. Radiology is comprises of licensed technologists, certified and licensed nuclear medicine technologists, secretarial staff and licensed radiologists. We render reports of all of our imaging studies to referring physicians within 24 to 36 hours of completion of the exam.

Requirements

Education

• Formal AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology required.

Experience

• Previous, recent experience in all areas of radiologic technology, in a hospital setting required.
• CT experience preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Certificate for Advanced Level Testing in CT (or within 1 year of hire)
• Certified in CPR.
• Certified by the ARRT required, except those technologists credentialed through state certification which the State of Vermont Board of Radiologic Technology delegates approval power by rule and hired prior to January 1, 2000.
• Licensed by the State of Vermont

Mental Efforts

• Ability to manage physically aggressive patients.
• Ability to transport patients on the patient mobilizer or in a wheelchair.
• Ability to wear protective lead aprons and gloves during examinations.
• Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted examination rooms.
• Ability to see objects closely, hear normal sounds with some background noise.
• Environment & Working Conditions:
• Potential for exposure to electrical and radiation hazards, electromagnetic radiation as in CRT’s (VDT’s).
• Potential for exposure to communicable disease or body fluids

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking or Hearing

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 30 pounds

This position has vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Hearing.

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

The Typical Noise Level For An Office Environment Is

• Quiet
• Moderate Noise

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

• This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.

Compensation Disclosure In Accordance With Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.