Pediatric Radiology Technologist - Imaging Specialist

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform general, fluoroscopic and portable radiography for pediatric inpatients and outpatients. The role requires CT radiography license compliance and ARRT registration, with BLS on hire.

You will assess orders, explain procedures to patients and families, and perform exams across ED, OR, and other sites while adhering to ALARA and safety standards. Training and mentorship of staff and students are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program accredited by ARRT.
• Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License with 90 days for new grads.
• ARRT (R) certification; up to 90 days to obtain after program completion.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess imaging orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness.
• Explain procedures to patient/parent/caregiver and obtain consent; perform radiologic exams.
• Perform radiologic exams across ED, OR, onsite and off-site locations with high diagnostic quality.
• Follow ALARA principles; ensure shielding and dose minimization.
• Educate and mentor radiologic skills of new technologists and students.
• Coordinate equipment service and ensure documentation in the patient medical record.
• Be available for nights, evenings, weekends and holidays; rotations and on-call as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs and other technologists to provide quality imaging services.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technologist program (ARRT accredited)

ARRT (R) certification

Job description

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform general, fluoroscopic and portable radiography for pediatric inpatients and outpatients. The role requires CT radiography license compliance and ARRT registration, with BLS on hire.

You will assess orders, explain procedures to patients and families, and perform exams across ED, OR, and other sites while adhering to ALARA and safety standards. Training and mentorship of staff and students are included.