Radiology Technologist - Sunday & Monday Night Shift

Cottage Hospital•Woodsville, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cottage Hospital is seeking a skilled and adaptable Radiologic Technologist with CT experience to join their supportive team in the state-of-the-art Radiology department. The role involves obtaining quality images, preparing patients for exams, and collaborating with the diagnostic imaging team. The technologist will ensure equipment is clean and functioning, and utilize ALARA principles to optimize image quality. This position requires a self-motivated, compassionate individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is dedicated to providing exceptional diagnostic imaging services.

Requirements

CT experience
Must be able to provide care based on the age specific needs of the patient
Must maintain licensure
Must remain proficient on department equipment
Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call

Responsibilities

Performs various radiology procedures in a variety of settings (ED, ortho, portable, C-arm, fluoroscopy) under the direct supervision of the Radiologist which may include radiology, computed tomography, mammography, and bone densitometry.
Processes and stores images and completes all required documentation and paperwork.
Provides direct patient care and prepares patients for examinations in a professional manner.
Provides care based on the age-specific needs of the patient and complies with the departments’ protocols and procedures.
Completes all required continuing education and training to maintain licensure and remains proficient on department equipment.
Greets patients, explains procedures to patients, answers their questions, shows patient to changing room and assists when necessary.
For ED/med surg patients, notifies nurse patient will be leaving the unit, ensures they are unhooked from all monitoring equipment, patient passport has been filled out by nurse for med/surg patients, ensures they are appropriately changed for exam, and have necessary ancillary equipment such as O2.
Prepares exam rooms to receive patients and ensures the equipment is clean, functioning properly, and all supplies are readily available and ready for use.
Prepares patients for exams including getting them changed as required, removing items that could cause artifacts prior to imaging.
Utilizes ALARA principles at all times, performs all requested routine and specialty diagnostic radiology exams, and shields every patient when possible.
Produces diagnostic images with accurate positioning and optimizes image quality with appropriate technique selection.
Closes out exams and sends images for interpretation.
Monitors and stocks radiology supplies, consistently checks for expired items, and performs necessary QC and documents when required.
Performs basic office duties including but not limited to: answering the phone, scheduling radiology exams accurately, assisting with obtaining protocols, ensuring prior authorizations are obtained when necessary, sending images to other facilities and creating discs when requested.
Performs necessary record keeping for sending images and scanning documents into PACS and EMR.
Takes call as requested and is always available/reachable during on call hours. Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call.