Radiologic Technologist 3-Full Time-Day

Description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Performs diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. Providesclinical instruction to prospective radiologic technologist students and evaluatesstudents ability to perform procedures.

Responsibilities:

Greets patient, introduces self, and checks patient identification.

2.Reviews patient script & Cerner requisition. Ensure appropriate exam is being performed. Acquires history

from patient that is pertinent to the exam being performed. Explains procedure and answers any questions

the patient has regarding the test.

3.Follows department protocol for exam and ensures the safety and comfort of the patient. Interacts

professionally with patient and family.

4.Shields patient according to department protocol and follows ALARA standards.

5.Produces and reviews high quality xrays for interpretation by the Radiologist.

6.Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures.

7.Leads, coaches, and mentors staff members.

8.Works with other modalities to provide complete patient care.

9.Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.

10.Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental in-services and meetings as scheduled.

11.Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.

12.May provide supervision and clinical instruction to prospective radiographers to instill the duties of a

radiologic technologist in a health care facility while maintaining excellent patient care.

13.May evaluate a students' ability to perform procedures, and assures student attains objectives in each

competency. May perform periodic written evaluation of students.

14.Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates proficiency to work in assigned patient care area(s).

15.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

16.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job-

*related experience. *

Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline & educational methodologies through continuing professional development.

Experience with patient care in a radiology setting.

License:State of Connecticut Radiographer License

Certification: ARRT Certification

Other Information:

Prefer Ct scan experience.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 190

Department: Diag Rad DHMAC

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $39.51-$49.39 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.