Radiologic Technologist 3 PRN

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs while ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. The role involves proper positioning, shielding, and collaboration with staff.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, CT RT license, ARRT certification, BLS, and 24 CEU credits. The position is on-site within the Diagnostic Radiology department.

Qualifications

• HS Grad or equivalent.
• Connecticut RT license and ARRT credentials required.
• BLS certification and 24 CEU credits for license maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and greet patient.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
• Instructs and prepares patient for xray or fluoroscopic exam.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, and shields patient accordingly.
• Produce high quality xrays.
• Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patients and family.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Attends annual hospital review and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology safety

BLS certification

Professional communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Connecticut RT license

ARRT certification

CEU requirements

Job description

Description

Northwell is 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 of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.Summary:

Takes diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety.

Responsibilities:

1. Introduce and greet patient.
2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients.
3. Instructs and prepares patient for xray & or fluoroscopic exam.
4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, & shields patient accordingly.
5. Produce high quality xrays.
6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.
7. Interacts professionally with patients and family.
8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled.
10. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.
11. Is proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: BLS, Connecticut State RT License or New Graduates under Connecticut Temporary Practice Provisions,

Valid ARRT,

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.

Credentials:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Radiographer

Education: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

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:RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 189

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $40.00-$51.24 Hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. 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.