Radiologic Technologist I: Diagnostic X-ray Pro

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs with emphasis on patient safety and quality imaging. You may provide instruction to radiography students and assist in evaluating their competencies.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, ensuring proper requisition, explaining procedures, and maintaining ALARA standards while collaborating with radiologists and other modalities.

Qualifications

• HS Grad/Equivalent required.
• Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license.
• Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
• Reviews patient script and Cerner requisition to ensure the appropriate exam is being performed.
• Acquires appropriate history from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Explains procedure and answers any questions the patient has regarding the test.
• Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety & comfort of the patient.
• Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.
• Produces and review high quality xrays for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Grad/Equivalent

Tools

Cerner system

Job description

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs with emphasis on patient safety and quality imaging. You may provide instruction to radiography students and assist in evaluating their competencies.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, ensuring proper requisition, explaining procedures, and maintaining ALARA standards while collaborating with radiologists and other modalities.