Mammographer - Rotating days, every other weekend $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, including mammography, and must hold a State of CT Licensure and ARRT (R) (M).

You will be responsible for ensuring patient care and quality management in a team-oriented environment, participating in training for radiology students and staff, and maintaining comprehensive quality control practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as RT; mammography experience preferred.
• State of CT Licensure and ARRT (R) (M) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Maintain accurate records according to ACR guidelines.
• Participate in training and development of radiology students.
• Contribute to quality management and control programs.

Skills

Diagnostic radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopic procedures

Mammography procedures

Record keeping

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patient care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures within assigned areas.
• Perform all mammographic procedures, OC tests, and maintain accurate records according to ACR guidelines.
• Review all necessary documentation and consults to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Perform preventative visual and manual inspections for each radiographic room/equipment assigned, ensuring appropriate maintenance and cleanliness.
• Participate in the training, development and instruction of staff and radiology students.
• Demonstrate basic leadership skills and professional growth.
• Accurately enter all applicable information and charges for procedures.
• Plan and implement care for assigned patients.
• Contribute to an effective quality management and quality control program for the assigned area, consistent with the overall departmental/hospital plan.
• Chaperone patients when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum of three years experience as RT; mammography experience preferred.

Licensure

State of CT Licensure. ARRT (R) (M)

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. They may frequently be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

YNHHS Requisition ID 186017