Radiology Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and produce diagnostic images. You will position patients, follow exposure protocols, and protect patients and staff using radiation safety practices.

The role spans multiple units across campus, requiring teamwork and strict adherence to ARRT standards. Required completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program and ARRT registration, with 0–6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration required.
• 0–6 months of related experience.
• Proficiency in DR/CR imaging protocols.
• Excellent patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve radiologic orders and input data into EMR.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and position them for exams.
• Explain procedures to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation.
• Operate radiology equipment per protocols under supervision.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

DR/CR imaging

Customer service

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Accuracy

Ethics

Computer skills

Radiation safety

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Contract Details

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. Variable Must be available to cover all shifts; days, evenings, weekends, nights, etc. 24 hours minimum per month.

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment to produce radiographic images of the body for diagnostic routine purposes. Positions radiologic equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of the examination. Takes x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

Minimum Education

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Work Experience

0 to 6 months of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of digital radiography (DR) and/or computerized radiography (CR) equipment, techniques, and protocols.
• The ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate with co-workers as well as independently.
• Display a positive attitude, be self-motivated and dependable.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly and easily adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Capable of wearing lead aprons for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Retrieves radiologic orders from and inputs related data into electronic medical record.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Escort patients to the dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Positions patient on examining table and adjusts positioning devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Operates specialized equipment according to protocols under limited physician supervision.
• Provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs on a decentralized basis, including, but not limited to: ER, fluoroscopy, portably on the units, in surgery (in/outpatient and the Natalie Ambulatory Surgery Center), the Children's Hospital, PACU, Endoscopy, support of the Xavier Clinic, Outpatient Imaging Center, SFH- South, SFH-Muskogee, SFH- Vinita, and outlying Warren Clinics.
• Moves radiograph equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set graphic exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devises, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Obtains acceptable radiologic images using CR/DR techniques and protocols.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunction, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor, manager, or Radiology IS personnel.
• Maintains examination rooms and orders and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies pursuant to established protocols.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media; and administering first aid using the emergency crash cart.
• Supports department/hospital goals through personal improvements and educational activities; attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement.
• Maintains professional standards in conjunction with those practice standards recommended by societies such as ARRT and ASRT.
• In an inpatient setting: Assists with monitoring the patient’s level of moderate sedation in conjunction with procedure performed and individual patient’s clinical state.
• Initiates additional patient comfort measure/alternatives for sedation, as appropriate.
• Assures informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of the procedure and all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient’s satisfaction.
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol for all invasive procedures.
• Knowledgeable of procedural pauses, performs appropriate patient care in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician or Radiology Assistant.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties. Radiology Diagnostic - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.