Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Yale NewHaven Health; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Trumbull, Connecticut, is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as per department protocols. The role involves ensuring patient care, quality management, and contributing to staff training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be a graduate from a qualified Radiology Program, and possess a minimum of 3 years of experience. State of CT Licensure and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience preferred.
• State of CT Licensure required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Participate in training and development of staff and students.
• Plan and implement care for assigned patients.

Skills

Diagnostic radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopic procedures

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from a qualified Radiology Program

Job description

Overview

The Radiology Technician will perform all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures within assigned areas in accordance with department protocols and support the hospital’s mission and values.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs all diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures within assigned areas.
• 1.1. Performs radiographs in a prompt and professional manner as observed by supervisor, staff, and based on patient feedback.
• 2. Reviews all necessary documentation to perform diagnostic procedures.
• 2.1. Reviews all radiologic consults for information or special instructions as observed by radiologists, medical staff, and supervisors.
• 3. Performs preventative visual and manual inspections for each radiographic room/equipment assigned ensuring appropriate maintenance and cleanliness.
• 3.1. Performs daily room/equipment inspections, reports all necessary problems to appropriate individual as indicated by random review of equipment log.
• 4. Participates in the training and development, instruction of staff and radiology students.
• 4.1. Monitors student techs in the performance of their clinical duties in accordance with program guidelines, as observed by clinical coordinator.
• 5. Demonstrates basic leadership skills and professional growth.
• 5.1. Demonstrates ability to function in any position within assigned areas to ensure continuation of patient services as required, as observed by supervisor.
• 6. Accurately enters all applicable information into the computer system and charges for procedures.
• 6.1. Verifies all information for accuracy and completeness and reports all errors to manager.
• 7. Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
• 7.1. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the adult patient as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff.
• 8. Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.
• 8.1. Monitors Q.A. activities in accordance to section plan as observed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from a qualified Radiology Program.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience preferred.
• Licensure: State of CT Licensure, ARRT (R) Current CPR certification.
• Physical Demand: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. They may frequently be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

YNHHS Requisition ID 182788