Radiologic Technologist 1-Part Time-Day

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Danbury, CT to perform diagnostic radiographs with a focus on patient safety and comfort. You will follow ALARA standards, review requisitions, and produce high-quality images for radiologist interpretation.

The role involves explaining procedures to patients, maintaining clinical competency, and participating in department in-services. Requires ARRT/RAD credentials and a HS diploma, with 0–6 months of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Graduation or equivalent required.
• Maintains continuing education with 24 CEU credits for license.
• Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient, verify identity and review requisition.
• Acquire pertinent history and explain procedures to patient.
• Follow ALARA standards and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Produce high quality radiographs for radiologist interpretation.
• Interact professionally with patient and family, participate in in-services.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Patient care

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees —including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

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:

1. Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
2. Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
3. Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
4. Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
5. Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient.
6. Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
7. Produces and review high quality xrays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
8. Interacts professionally with patient and family.
9. Attends annual hospital review & departmental inservices meetings. Practices medicine & surgical aseptic procedures. Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures. Works well with other modalities to provide complete patient care.
10. May provide clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill duties of a radiologic technologist in a health care facility. May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures & ensures student attains objectives of each competency.
11. Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

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 coord & 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

Available benefits include:

Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.