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Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. · 4 months ago

Radiology Technologist I Full Time 40 hours 3-11:30pm

Bristol, CT, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. has been an integral part of the community for the past 100 years, dedicated to providing quality care. The Radiology Technologist I will perform a variety of radiographic examinations and related procedures to produce quality images for diagnostic evaluations while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties related to radiologic examinations

Performs radiographic exams. Receives orders for designated radiologic examinations and prepares room; checking to assure that all required equipment, supplies are on hand. (+) As required, transports patients on stretchers or wheelchair to and from examining rooms and other areas

Positions patients on table or in appropriate standing/sitting posture. Required to lift, move, position and stabilize totally incapacitated patients. Arranges, attaches and/or adjusts immobilization or supportive devices, such as sandbags, pillows, binders and related appliances

Checks and adjusts for proper voltage, amperage, duration of exposure, etc.; making any required computations and calibrations. Activates machinery and takes required number of exposures. Repositions patient between exposure. Radiographs all body areas, such as head, chest, spine, abdomen, extremities, etc

Processes films using automated equipment. Transports portable equipment to inpatient units or Operating Room and takes required exposures at bedside

(+) Assists radiologist and/or other technologists, to extent of capabilities, in carrying out the more complex special examinations, such as angiograms, bronchiograms, biopsies, etc. Assists in administration of opaque media orally, by injection, by enema, etc.; preparation of sterile trays, special timing of medications and/or filming, precise position of patient and equipment to capture remote or difficult to obtain highlights, sue of special ancillary equipment, etc. Assist with procedures involving insertion of pacemakers, Swan-Ganz catheters, etc

Determines by prescribed criteria type of contrast media to be used for patients

Maintains radiation safety

Maintains radiation exposure levels to minimize patient dose. Adjusts x-ray equipment for proper centering, angle of exposure to designated body area. Arrange shielding devices

Stands behind protective barrier or wears lead apron to meet Alara requirements. Protect visitor and general public from unnecessary radiation exposures

Maintains communication

Explains procedures to be performed to each patient. (+) Gives preparatory instructions. Provides reassurance to anxious patients. (+) Reads reports to authorized staff over phones. (+) Answers inquiries and provides requested assistance on matters dealing with Ultrasound, CT Scan, Nuclear Medicine and MRI services. Maintains high level of quality control

Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition. When using portable equipment in Operating Room during surgical procedures, follows all regulations/procedures dealing with sterile techniques and related matters

Maintains sterile techniques when preparing contrast media for injection and sterile trays for complex procedures

(+) Carries out prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on instruments/equipment; making minor adjustments or repairs. (+) Refers defective or inoperable equipment for repairs/replacement. Provides a high level of customer service

Occasionally deals with uncooperative patients and/or distraught family members. Observes patient's condition and brings any unusual circumstances to attention of supervisor

Initiates emergency procedures within authorized limits, as required

Is available for call-in or other emergency duties

Exercises charge responsibility as required

Assumes charge responsibility for section as required. Provides direction and assistance to technologists and support staff as required. Distributes work assignments and room assignments. As needed, calls in extra staff to deal with emergencies or other contingencies. Assists in arranging coverage for next shift, as required

Reviews film for quality and readability and takes steps required to assure that quality control standards are met. Copies needed clinical forms and attaches to films for Radiologist

Provides proper record keeping and required documentation

Completes all required forms, records and reports concerning number and type of procedures performed. Maintains up-dated working knowledge of departmental filing and record keeping systems

Attaches identifying information to films. Copies and packages films for referral to outside hospitals

In absence of clerical staff, performs a variety of department clerical and related tasks

Completes STAT reports and delivers to proper personnel

Performs related duties

Attends 66% of staff meetings

Attends in-services

Acknowledges all tests to generate patient charges on a daily basis

Assists clerical support staff with patient schedules, recording keeping and related tasks. (+) Assists in assuring that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand, when needed

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationCT CertificationMammography CertificationCPR CertificationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsDecision MakingWriting Skills

Required

High School and 2 years accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technologist registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (ARRT) and licensed in the state of Connecticut

General orientation at time of hire

Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually

Healthcare Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management

Registered or registry eligible

On feet most of the day with lifting greater than 50 lbs. occasionally and routinely up to 35 lbs. daily

Physical agility including but limited to: bending, stooping, walking, reaching, standing, pulling, pushing and twisting

Hearing and sight corrected to normal

Ability to verbalize so the average person can comprehend

Manipulate radiology equipment and access patient's response to procedure

Excellent oral communication skills, literate in English, excellent reading and mathematical skills, ability to read, comprehend and execute written and oral instructions, good organizational and decision making skills and good writing skills