Radiologic Technologist / CT

Down East Community Hospital•Machias, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Radiologist and Imaging Manager for clinical purposes. The primary responsibility is to operate x-ray equipment to create high-quality diagnostic images of the human body with minimal patient discomfort. The role involves using various imaging technologies and preparing patients for procedures. Key functions include operating diagnostic x-ray, portable units, digital fluoroscopic, c-arm, and CT scan units. The technologist will utilize computed radiography and teleradiography, prepare contrast agents, and assist the radiologist with special procedures. Patient preparation and instruction are crucial, catering to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The role also involves patient transport, processing examination records, maintaining the cleanliness of the imaging department, and reporting equipment malfunctions or patient symptoms. Additional duties include managing weekend, holiday, and call coverage, performing clerical tasks, monitoring and reporting supply needs, attending professional meetings, and obtaining continuing education units (CEUs). Maintaining patient and employee confidentiality, promoting positive interpersonal relationships and public relations, staying informed through various communication channels, and using patient handling equipment safely are also essential aspects of this role. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to extend shifts when necessary are expected, along with performing duties safely and in compliance with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
ARRT license
State of Maine license
BLS certification
Ability to use multiple computer systems

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred although not required

Responsibilities

Operate diagnostic x-ray, portable units, digital fluoroscopic, c-arm and CT scan units to provide quality images for interpretation.
Utilize computed radiography to view patient images.
Utilize teleradiography for after hours preliminary interpretation of examinations.
Prepare contrast agents for administration to patients.
Assists radiologist with fluoroscopy and special procedures.
Instructs and prepares patients for examination in accordance with specific needs of: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Provides assistance patient requires.
Transports patients safely from areas outside of Imaging.
After acquiring images process examination and patient records and prepare exam for interpretation.
Responsible for care, unskilled maintenance, neatness, cleanliness of Imaging department.
Report any equipment malfunction to Imaging Manager.
Report any untoward patient symptom to the Radiologist or attending physician.
Rotate weekend, holiday and call coverage as needed.
Performs receptionist, clerical and filing duties as needed.
Report supply needs to Imaging Manager.
Responsible for attending profession and in service meetings and obtaining CEU’s.
Maintain confidentiality of patients and fellow employees.
Perform related work as requested from the Radiologist or Imaging Manager.
Promotes good interpersonal relationships within the department by treating other staff members with courtesy and respect along with handling conflict in an appropriate manner.
Promotes good public relations by demonstrating courtesy and professionalism in all dealings inside and outside the facility.
Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
Uses patient handling equipment appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures.
Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department.