Radiologic Technologist 3 PRN

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs with emphasis on patient safety and image quality.

The role supports mammography, OR or other specialty modalities, requires BLS, ARRT certification, CT license / Connecticut license, and ongoing CEU credits; prior radiology patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Grad or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience with patient care in radiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and greet patient and ensure safety.
• Take diagnostic radiographs and produce high quality images.
• Instruct and prepare patients for X-ray or fluoroscopic exams.
• Position patients and shield appropriately for procedures.
• Assist with training students and ancillary staff.
• Interact professionally with patients and families.
• Complete all work before clocking out and attend scheduled meetings.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and aseptic practices.
• Proficient in mammography, OR, or another modality as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Education

HS Grad/Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job 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

• 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, & 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 (compliance) and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled.
• Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Is proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 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

$40.99-$51.24 Hourly

Available benefits

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.