Yale New Haven Health
Radiology Technologist - Per Diem
Yale New Haven Health, Westerly, Rhode Island, us, 02891
Job DescriptionOverview
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 direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities
IS/ RIS System
Updates all patients' information.
Forms (History, Preg & Req)
Completes all information needed for interpretation.
Equipment
Reports all malfunctions to manager or Bio-Med.
Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by images taken.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert any party to possible contradictions for procedure.
Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites, and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality images using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standard
Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in the main department.Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment.
Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to
Verification of information (to include reading and verifying physician written order) and exams performed, using CR, DR, and PACs immediately after completing exams.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
All required safety education programs have been attended.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONMust be a graduate of an approved two-year program. Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiology Technology. Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technology or registry eligible, must obtain within 3 months of hire.
EXPERIENCERequires a minimum of one (1) year of experience. Will consider new grads.
LICENSUREMust possess RI license. ARRT certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 123421#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities
IS/ RIS System
Updates all patients' information.
Forms (History, Preg & Req)
Completes all information needed for interpretation.
Equipment
Reports all malfunctions to manager or Bio-Med.
Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by images taken.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert any party to possible contradictions for procedure.
Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites, and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality images using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standard
Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in the main department.Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment.
Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to
Verification of information (to include reading and verifying physician written order) and exams performed, using CR, DR, and PACs immediately after completing exams.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
All required safety education programs have been attended.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONMust be a graduate of an approved two-year program. Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiology Technology. Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technology or registry eligible, must obtain within 3 months of hire.
EXPERIENCERequires a minimum of one (1) year of experience. Will consider new grads.
LICENSUREMust possess RI license. ARRT certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 123421#J-18808-Ljbffr