Radiologic Tech: Mammography Cross-Training + $5k Sign-On

The Hospital of Central Connecticut; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic imaging in an acute care setting, with cross-training in Mammography. You will position patients, operate x-ray equipment, and support patient care during imaging to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include minimizing radiation exposure, adhering to safety standards, accurately coding exams in EMR/RIS/PACS, and collecting relevant clinical information to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program.
• State of Connecticut Radiographer license.
• ARRT certification in Radiography.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiologic examinations on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols by positioning patients, and operating radiographic equipment while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce high quality images.
• Minimizes radiation to the patient, self and others by practicing appropriate radiation protection techniques, restricting radiation field size, using patient and personnel shielding devices and utilizing low dose exposure factors.
• Accurately inputs procedural information into electronic medical record, RIS and PACS to capture necessary information regarding exams, supply charges, resource allocations, radiation exposure as well as all relevant clinical information.
• Obtains all relevant patient information, including but not limited to, current lab values, medication usage, ensuring reason for exam is concordant with exam request in order to perform the appropriate exam, on the correct patient, to procure an accurate diagnosis.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety

Electronic medical records

Education

Graduate from accredited Radiography program

CT radiographer license

ARRT certification in Radiography

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

C-arm

RIS

PACS

X-ray equipment

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic imaging in an acute care setting, with cross-training in Mammography. You will position patients, operate x-ray equipment, and support patient care during imaging to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include minimizing radiation exposure, adhering to safety standards, accurately coding exams in EMR/RIS/PACS, and collecting relevant clinical information to ensure accurate