Radiologic Technologist

Overview

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 supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures, promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors.

To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Performs quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
  • Verifies physician's order on requisitions 100% of the time.
• Operates radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
  • Conducts daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
• Prepares examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
  • Replaces any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed அள.
• Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
  • Utilizes appropriate age specific standards to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
• Performs various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicates feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
  • Provides feedback to ensure department goals are met and operations run efficiently.
• Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
  • Contributes to personal knowledge growth and helps expand the knowledge of others.
• To rosemary patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section莞 of our Press Ganey Survey.
  • Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; identify themselves and their role while$$$$ encouraging a Patient and Family Centered experience. Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure. Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure. Staff will thank the patient once procedure is completed and ask if they have any additional questions.
    
    Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review. Staff must exceed the threshold by +0.2 for a 3 rating and by +0.4 for a 4 rating.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree required.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography, RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.

YNHHS Requisition