Xray Technologist - York Street Campus (Part Time, 24 hours - 2pm-10:30p, 3:30pm-12:00am, 24 ho[...]

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This role involves utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographic images for interpretation by radiologists. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures while adhering to departmental policies. With a focus on service excellence, you will contribute to enhancing patient satisfaction scores and participate in teaching opportunities. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and have the necessary technical skills, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program is required.
• RT(R) certification and CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality diagnostic radiographic examinations using appropriate protocols.
• Operate radiographic equipment and ensure proper performance and image quality.

Skills

Radiography

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduation from A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program

AS degree preferred

Tools

CR/Digital imaging techniques

PACS applications

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

Responsibilities

1. Performs quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
   • Verifies physician's order on requisitions 100% of the time.
2. Operates radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
   • Conducts daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
3. Prepares examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
   • Replaces any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed.
4. Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
   • Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort.
5. Performs various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicates feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
   • Accurately edits and completes all examinations in Imagecast to ensure proper medical record documentation and billing.
6. Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
   • Receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents.
7. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
   • Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.
   • Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
   • Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
   • Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
   • Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review.
   • Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review.
   • Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred but not required with relevant years of experience.

EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography. RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification preferred.

LICENSURE
ARRT and Connecticut State License.

SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 137596