Per diem Multi-modality Technologist

Grace Cottage Hospital; Townshend (VT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking an Entry-level Multi-modality Technologist to join the Radiology staff. The candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, maintaining x-ray equipment, and ensuring quality standards in diagnostic imaging. Qualifications include CT Certification, ARRT Certification, a Vermont Radiologic Technologist license, and a BLS Certification. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• CT Certified and ARRT (R) Certified required.
• Current Vermont Radiologic Technologist license mandatory.
• BLS Certification is required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for diagnostic radiology exams.
• Sterilize x-ray equipment and perform safety maintenance.
• Performs Bone Density exams and knows QA principles.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of PACS and radiology information systems.
• Performs radiologic examinations under supervising radiologist protocols.
• Maintains communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Develops professional relationships and participates in educational programs.
• Ensures delivery of quality radiologic services.

Skills

CT Certified

ARRT (R) Certified

Working knowledge of Novarad

Knowledge of QA

Knowledge of T and Z scores

Experience with PACS

Education

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school

Vermont Radiologic Technologist license

BLS Certification

Tools

Novarad

VRAD

Cerner

Carestream

PACS

Job description

Position Summary:
The Multi-modality Technologist is a member of the Radiology staff who plans, organizes, and accomplishes activities in the Imaging Department according to hospital policies and procedures, standards of practice of the profession and state and federal law.

Description
The Multi-modality Technologist is a member of the Radiology staff who plans, organizes, and accomplishes activities in the Imaging Department according to hospital policies and procedures, standards of practice of the profession and state and federal law.

Qualifications
Education/ Experience: CT Certified, ARRT (R) Certified, current Vermont Radiologic Technologist license, BLS Certified. Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Requirements
Essential Functions Of The Position:

• Prepares patients for diagnostic radiology exams based on age specific criteria.
• Sterilize x-ray equipment and performs safety maintenance.
• Practices the Alara principle.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Novarad, VRAD, Cerner and Carestream.
• Performs Bone Density exams.
• Knowledge of QA.
• Knowledge of T and Z scores.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the radiology department.
• Ensures the delivery of quality services in area of operation.
• Performs radiologic examinations under the protocol established by our supervising radiologist established by VRAd.
• Establishes and maintains communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Develops relationships with professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Has working knowledge of PACS.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Demonstrates competencies necessary to provide radiologic services to all age groups and types of patients in population served, recognizing both the needs specific to age/type and techniques or modifications required to provide care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.

We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the health care we provide.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Hospitals and Health Care