Radiologic Technologist: Mammography Cross-Training + $5K Sign-On

The Hospital of Central Connecticut; Morris (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking Radiologic Technologists to join our acute-care team in New Britain, CT. This role offers cross-training in Mammography and a pathway to expand imaging expertise in a busy diagnostic setting.

Responsibilities include performing radiographic exams, upholding radiation safety, and ensuring accurate documentation in RIS/PACS. A CT or intraoperative experience is welcomed, with a focus on patient care and quality imaging.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic imaging

Radiation safety

O.R. C-arm operation

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate from an accredited Radiography program

Connecticut Radiographer license

ARRT certification in Radiography

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking Radiologic Technologists to join our acute-care team in New Britain, CT. This role offers cross-training in Mammography and a pathway to expand imaging expertise in a busy diagnostic setting.

Responsibilities include performing radiographic exams, upholding radiation safety, and ensuring accurate documentation in RIS/PACS. A CT or intraoperative experience is welcomed, with a focus on patient care and quality imaging.