Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Department: Imaging
Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 36 Hours per Week
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM - BONUS ELIGIBLE
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus for new graduates and a $15,000 sign on bonus for Techs with 2 years or more of experience.
*Current employees of any Northern Light Health Organization or those with service breaks less than a year are not eligible for bonus*
Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager, Radiology, the CT/Radiologist Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CT procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
- Correlates clinical history with the test performed.
- Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
- Responsible for safe handling of equipment.
- Instructs and prepares patients for mammography examinations.
- Accurately completes patient assessment forms.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures relating to mammography.
- Ability to complete all phases of processing the exam to include loading patient demographics, imaging, processing images and transferring images to PACS.
- Adheres to prescribed standards for Radiation Safety.
- Works directly with patients, mammography staff, surgeons, and radiologists to ensure the best quality patient care.
- Transports patients, specimens, and instruments to their proper destinations.
- Responsible for machine and room cleanup after procedures.
- Ensures result letters are printed and mailed in a timely fashion.
- Processes laser printed x-ray film.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques/procedures.
- Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
- Assists in maintaining files.
- Assists the mammography supervisor regarding any scheduling conflicts or changes that may arise.
- Assists in training students and ancillary personnel.
- Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents any deviation.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family.
- Understands and practices proper use of all equipment, never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer’s instruction.
- Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- Cleans and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
- Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism to upgrade abilities.
- Offers assistance and/or instruction to coworkers.
- Participates in community events to help educate patients and community.
- Demonstrates knowledge of new equipment in Department.
- Adheres to Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
- Maintains and is responsible for QA and MQSA data.
- Assists director with development and implementation of policies and protocols to assure compliance with regulatory bodies.
Other Information:
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills:
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust.
- Cultivates Respect.
- Fosters Accountability.
- Practices Compassion.
Credentials:
- Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
Education:
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions:
- Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Potential exposure to noxious odors.
- Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting.
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