Radiologic Technologist 1-Part Time-Day

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,566 - 63,259; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs while prioritizing patient safety. The role involves reviewing patient scripts, acquiring history, and producing high-quality x-rays for interpretation.

The ideal candidate will maintain clinical competency, possess ARRT credentials, and may provide clinical instruction to radiologic students. A minimum of a high school diploma is required, along with significant patient care experience in a radiology setting. The position offers a salary range of $23.64 - $45.92 hourly.

Qualifications

• Continuing education with 24 CEU credits for license.
• Maintains current knowledge through professional development.
• Minimum experience of zero to six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographs while ensuring patient safety.
• Review patient script and requisition for appropriate exams.
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions.

Skills

Patient care in a radiology setting

Manual skills/motor coordination

Professional development

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

ARRT Certification

Job description

Summary

Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiologic technologist students and assist in evaluating students ability to perform procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient, introduce self, and check patient identification.
• Review patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
• Acquire appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Explain procedure and answer any questions the patient has regarding the test.
• Follow department protocol for exam and ensure the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Shield patient according to department protocol and follow ALARA standards.
• Produce and review high quality x-rays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Interact professionally with patient and family.
• Attend annual hospital review and departmental inservice meetings. Practice medicine and surgical aseptic procedures. Assist Radiologist with invasive procedures. Work well with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
• May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a student's ability to perform procedures and ensure student attains objectives of each competency.
• Maintain clinical competency and demonstrate proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Skills

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required: Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired

Working Conditions:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: ARRT, RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 189

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $23.64 - $45.92 Hourly