Radiologic Technologist-Sign On Bonus Eligible

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist responsible for planning and performing diagnostic patient examinations using radiation-emitting equipment. Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and have at least six months of job-related experience, along with CPR Certification and ARRT certification.

The role involves reviewing requisitions, administering contrast agents, and providing nursing care during and after examinations. Ensuring patient safety and quality of diagnostic films is essential. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about patient care in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and minimum six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• CPR Certification is required.
• ARRT certification is also required.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions to determine proper room setup and amounts of radiation.
• Prepare and administer contrast agents (e.g., Barium) as required.
• Provide nursing care to patients during and after examinations.
• Provide radiation protection for self, patient, and staff.
• Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies.
• Perform various functions including assisting the radiologist during procedures.
• Train employees and students in day-to-day procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Radiologic Technologist, Sign on Bonus Eligible

Responsible for planning and performing diagnostic patient examinations using technical skills and radiation-emitting equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions to determine proper room set up and amounts of radiation; study views required for examination relative to patient anatomy and perform examinations.
• Prepare and administer contrast agents (e.g., Barium) as required.
• Provide nursing care to patient during and after examinations, including evaluating patient and calling codes if patient becomes in dire distress.
• Provide radiation protection for self, patient and staff by using various protective devices and selecting radiation factors that result in a quality study with minimal radiation exposure to the patient.
• Evaluate diagnostic films to ensure quality studies, repeating unsuitable films as necessary.
• Perform other various functions including assisting radiologist during procedures.
• Train employees and students in day-to-day procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

An Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and minimum six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification Required. ARRT is also required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.