Radiologic Technologist in Waterbury, Connecticut at Waterbury Hospital

Scope of the Position:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Radiology and/or the radiologists, performs a variety of duties required to prepare and conduct diagnostic examinations.• Responsible for maintaining required levels of supplies to allow for a smooth operation and flow of patients. Responsible for having assigned room cleaned and operational prior to patients entering.

Responsibilities:

• Properly identifies patients with two identifiers. Explains examination and checks for appropriateness of requisition before performing examination.
• Operates all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment associated with the Radiology Department, as well as, completes, verifies, and documents all studies performed and stored in PACS.
• Assists in the orientation and instruction of students and new personnel.
• Responsible for the proper labeling of radiographs and completion of associated documentation in our PACS and RIS systems.
• Responsible for performing all required radiographic positions following radiology protocol.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR and MQSA standards for mammography certified technologists.
• Completes general, unit, department specifics, competencies including age specific competencies. Requirements:• Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies and procedures, mobile radiography/fluoroscopy, and OR radiography.
• Operating knowledge of all radiographic equipment including Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR).
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and hospital personnel.
• Ability to adapt and deal with respect of various physicians.
• Operating knowledge of computer familiarity with PACS.
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions.
• Required to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology approved by the American College of Radiology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Radiographer.