Radiology Technologist

Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the department director and the Chief, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two year program.
Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiology Technology.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technology.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience.
Must possess RI license.
ARRT certification.
CPR certification (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

Will consider new grads

Responsibilities

Updates all patients' information in the HIS/RIS System.
Completes all information needed for interpretation on forms (History, Preg & Req).
Reports all equipment malfunctions to the manager or Bio-Med.
Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by image taken.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert any party to possible contradictions for procedure.
Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality images using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standard.
Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in the main department.
Performs various clerical duties including, but not limited to: Verification of information (to include reading and verifying physician written order) and exams performed, using CR, DR, and PACs immediately after completing exams.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
All required safety education programs have been attended.