RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (PDIEM)

Penobscot Valley Hospital•Lincoln, ME

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an "as needed" position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period. This is a non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate position.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school
State of Maine license
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Nice To Haves

Experience in alternate modalities (Mammo and/or CT) preferred to assist in available service lines.

Responsibilities

Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients
Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy.
Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand.
Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures
Can perform daily Quality Control test
Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist
Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply
Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment
Cleaning DR - plates/panels
Burning of CD’s
Faxing and photocopying as needed
Clerical duties as needed
Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer
Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner.
Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only)
Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner
Has working knowledge of DR System
Has working knowledge of PAC
Exercises proper radiation protection principles
Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.