Summary:
Takes diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety.
Responsibilities:
1. Introduce and greet patient.2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients.3. Instructs and prepares patient for xray & or fluoroscopic exam.4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, & shields patient accordingly.5. Produce high quality xrays.6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel.7. Interacts professionally with patients and family.8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled.10. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures.11. Is proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality.12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: BLS, Connecticut State RT License or New Graduates under Connecticut Temporary Practice Provisions,
Valid ARRT,
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.
Minimum Experience: zero to six monthsCredentials:* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists* Radiographer*New Graduates under Connecticut Temporary Practice Provisions
Education: Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
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.
Credentials:ARRT,RAD
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 189
Department: Diagnostic Radiology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $38.36-$47.94 Hourly
| Location | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Salary | $38.36–$47.94 Per Hour |