Radiologic Technologist - General Radiology (Per Diem)

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic imaging in an acute care setting. You will position patients, operate x-ray equipment and assist during imaging exams to help in diagnosis.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiography program, Connecticut radiographer license, ARRT certification and BLS. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care across locations in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program.
• State of Connecticut Radiographer license.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic examinations on identified patients per department procedures and protocols by positioning patients and operating radiographic equipment. Performs fluoroscopic procedures as needed.
• Minimizes radiation to patient, self and others by practicing appropriate radiation protection techniques and shielding per standards.
• Accurately inputs procedural information into electronic medical record, RIS and PACS to capture exams, charges and radiation exposure.
• Obtains patient information including labs and medications to ensure exam relevance and accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as required

Education

Accredited Radiography program

Connecticut Radiographer license

ARRT certification in Radiography

BLS

Tools

EMR RIS PACS

Job description

Work where every moment matters

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Summary

The Radiologic Technologistperforms diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures inan acute care settingby positioning patients, operating diagnostic x-ray equipment and providing patient care during imaging exams to assist in diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiologic examinations on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols by positioning patients, and operating radiographic equipment while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce high quality images. Performs fluoroscopic procedures as needed. Works in the O.R. and operates C-arm as needed.
• Minimizes radiation to the patient, self and others by practicing appropriate radiation protection techniques, restricting radiation field size, using patient and personnel shielding devices and utilizing low dose exposure factors. Adheres to radiation safety standards in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies.
• Accurately inputs procedural information into electronic medical record, RIS and PACS to capture necessary information regarding exams, supply charges, resource allocations, radiation exposure as well as all relevant clinical information.
• Obtains all relevant patient information, including but not limited to, current lab values, medication usage, ensuring reason for exam is concordant with exam request in order to perform the appropriate exam, on the correct patient, to procure an accurate diagnosis.
• Perform other related duties as required

Education Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program.
• State of Connecticut Radiographer license
• ARRT certification in Radiography required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.