OR Core Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Meriden, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Midstate Radiology Associates is hiring a full-time OR Core Technologist at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with holiday rotation and call; shift times may change depending on the patient schedule. The position may also require weekend or holiday rotation and coverage at ancillary offices as needed. The technologist operates OR, Hybrid, and diagnostic radiology equipment and performs diagnostic and therapeutic examinations, including positioning patients and preparing contrast media to support physicians in diagnosis and treatment. The role follows departmental, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA policies and procedures. It includes participation in complex invasive OR and Hybrid procedures, maintaining a sterile field, applying radiation safety practices, maintaining equipment and work areas, preparing and processing images for radiologist interpretation, entering procedure information in the RIS, and setting up images in PACS. The technologist also demonstrates annual competencies, collaborates with colleagues and other units, and provides clinical supervision and instruction to students. The role requires effective communication, patient care, and adherence to quality, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. The position involves OSHA Class 1 exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may involve physical lifting and walking.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved radiology program.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
Connecticut state license.
Maintain continuing education credits as required by licensure.
Working knowledge of radiological technology, including anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology.
Knowledge of patient care standards, quality assurance, customer service, OSHA principles and practices, and TJC standards of practice.
Ability to operate and adjust OR, Hybrid, and radiological equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow internal quality standards, government regulations, specifications, and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies and maintain basic life support (CPR).
Participation in call rotation; may be required to rotate on weekends and holidays and cover ancillary offices as needed.
May involve physical lifting and walking; OSHA Class 1 exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a radiological technologist.
Associate or Applied Science degree in a related field.
CPR certification may be required.
Venipuncture certificate, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiography studies according to established protocols, selecting exposure factors based on patient age and diagnosis to produce technically excellent images.
Participate in complex invasive OR and Hybrid procedures by assisting physicians and producing images for therapeutic and diagnostic services.
Maintain the sterile field and follow radiation safety standards to protect patients, staff, and self.
Maintain radiological equipment in good operating order; clean and disinfect equipment and the area after each use; keep the work area orderly; and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
Demonstrate yearly competencies and adapt examinations to patients’ age, condition, and other special requirements.
Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct identification and processing, and set up images in the PACS system.
Accurately enter data in the RIS, tracking procedures to capture charges and other relevant information.
Use computer skills to prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
Work collaboratively with department team members and other units to provide quality service.
Provide clinical supervision and instruction to students, and evaluate their growth and competence in performing radiographic procedures.
Schedule, organize, and monitor patient flow and complete work in accordance with required workloads and company productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
Participate in call rotation and, as required, weekend or holiday rotation and coverage at ancillary offices.