X-Ray Technologist - Per Diem
Location: Greenwich, CT
Time Type: Part time
Posted: 15 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R20094
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Job Description
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
- Radiologic technologists must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure.
- Help patients transfer to the detector or exam table and ensure adequate patient immobilization to perform radiologic exams.
- Proficient in operating Bone Density systems and analyzing patient data for radiologist interpretation.
- Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it to PACS. Send required information to Virtual Radiologic when indicated.
- Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
- Operate radiologic or fluoroscopy (c-arm) equipment for diagnostic quality imaging.
- Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
- Monitor patient reaction to treatment and changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person.
- Prepare and assist patients for radiologic procedures as requested by a physician. Provide patient care with dignity and respect for the individual.
- Observe and follow safety procedures to include radiation protection and universal precautions.
- Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action.
- Must be able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
- Demonstrate commitment to total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times.
- Maintain familiarity with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors.
- Process studies onto CD or Film format for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPAA compliance.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area.
- Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain familiarity with the emergency drugs and equipment's location.
- Maintain familiarity with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements.
- Ability to maintain a great knowledge of human anatomy and cross-section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and imaging techniques.
- High knowledge of a variety of routine procedures and applications.
- Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.
- Execution of related duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- New York State and/or Connecticut License and ARRT Certification with BD modality.
- Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
- Excellent patient and people skills.
- Ability to maintain a great knowledge in human anatomy and cross-section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
- High knowledge with a variety of routine procedures and applications.
- Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Pay Range: $30/hr to $40/hr
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.
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