Radiologic Technologist

Waterbury Health; West Side Hill (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shifts

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Waterbury Health is seeking a Part-Time Radiology Technologist for evening shifts in Connecticut. The role involves preparing and conducting diagnostic radiology exams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety and accuracy of imaging records.

Candidate should be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, licensed in CT, with PACS/RIS experience and MQSA familiarity. Willingness to train and orient new staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed CT radiographer in the state of Connecticut.
• MQSA mammography certification preferred.
• Experience with PACS and RIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct diagnostic radiology examinations.
• Maintain supplies and ensure rooms are clean and ready.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and explain examinations.
• Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment; document studies in PACS.
• Assist in orientation of students and new personnel.
• Label radiographs and document in PACS and RIS.
• Perform required radiographic positions per protocol.
• Maintain ACR and MQSA accreditation status for mammography.
• Complete department competencies including age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient communication

PACS RIS familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Digital Radiography (DR)

Computed Radiography (CR)

PACS access

Job description

Part Time + , Evenings , 32 HR 3p-11:30p, 3:30p-12a

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Radiology and/or the radiologists, performs a variety of duties required to prepare and conduct diagnostic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining required levels of supplies to allow for a smooth operation and flow of patients.
• Responsible for having assigned room cleaned and operational prior to patients entering.
• Properly identifies patients with two identifiers. Explains examination and checks for appropriateness of requisition before performing examination.
• Operates all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment associated with the Radiology Department, as well as, completes, verifies, and documents all studies performed and stored in PACS.
• Assists in the orientation and instruction of students and new personnel.
• Responsible for the proper labeling of radiographs and completion of associated documentation in our PACS and RIS systems.
• Responsible for performing all required radiographic positions following radiology protocol.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR and MQSA standards for mammography certified technologists.
• Completes general, unit, department specifics, competencies including age specific competencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies and procedures, mobile radiography/fluoroscopy, and OR radiography.
• Operating knowledge of all radiographic equipment including Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR).
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and hospital personnel.
Ability to adapt and deal with respect of various physicians.
• Operating knowledge of computer familiarity with PACS.
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions.
• Required to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards.

Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology approved by the American College of Radiology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Radiographer.